Central Copters, Inc.
Belgrade, MT
- UEI
- GT9BE29MJUK4
- CAGE
- 3KSA6
- Primary NAICS
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 191 Aviation Lane., Belgrade, MT 59714, United States
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0901-091526 N115 PKG-73450 | Forest Service | $686,640 | |
| 0901-090926 N116 PKG-73230 | Forest Service | $298,147 | |
| 0901-090926 N116 PKG-73230 | Forest Service | $298,147 | |
| 0816-083126 N115 PKG-72898 | Forest Service | $748,182 | |
| 0816-083126 N116 PKG-73025 | Forest Service | $648,180 |
About Central Copters, Inc.
Central Copters, Inc., a for-profit small business based in Belgrade, Montana, operates as a prime contractor providing helicopter-based aerial firefighting and wildfire suppression services to federal land management agencies. The company competes full-and-open on all awards with no set-aside utilization despite its small-business status, and holds a dominant market position on two $50 million indefinite delivery contracts—one with the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service National Interagency Fire Center (USDA NIFC) for Type 1 Helicopter Support Services through December 31, 2034, and a second with the Department of the Interior's National Park Service Intermountain Region for Type 2 Helicopter Support Services through December 31, 2033.
Central Copters' revenue is concentrated almost entirely on aerial firefighting operations. The company's core capability set includes fire retardant application drops, aerial reconnaissance, air attack supervision, and transportation of fire personnel and equipment—all delivered via an exclusive-use and call-when-needed helicopter fleet based in Belgrade. The portfolio shows 79 awards (97% of recent activity) from the USDA NIFC alone, valued at $250.6 million combined potential value, with representative recent delivery orders including a $644,367 firefighting support contract (June 17, 2026), a $718,015 aerial firefighting order (September 1, 2025), and an $883,301 contract running through December 31, 2029 (August 1, 2025). Secondary customer relationships include the Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region ($5 million combined potential value on two awards) and smaller activity with DOI Departmental Offices, the Forest Service, and the National Park Service Intermountain Region.
Activity has remained steady at 15–18 awards per year over the past four years, with 127 total awards in the source data spanning a $258.6 million combined potential value. Central Copters operates as a 100% prime contractor with no subcontract footprint in the source record. The company places task orders under two primary vehicles: the Basic Ordering Agreement 12024B20G5010 (51 task orders, $20.1 million combined potential value) and the Type 1 Helicopter Support Services 2025-2034 IDIQ (22 task orders, $9.2 million combined potential value). The source material does not disclose ownership details, corporate structure beyond "for-profit," or financial metrics such as headcount or annual revenue. Work is performed in Belgrade, Montana, with place of performance consistent across all named awards and reflecting Central Copters' centralized operational base for supporting wildland fire management across the Western United States.
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Quick answers
What is Central Copters, Inc.'s UEI?
Central Copters, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is GT9BE29MJUK4.
What is Central Copters, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Central Copters, Inc.'s CAGE code is 3KSA6.
What is Central Copters, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Central Copters, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation).
Where is Central Copters, Inc. located?
Central Copters, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 191 Aviation Lane., Belgrade, MT 59714, United States.
Is Central Copters, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Central Copters, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through September 10, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does Central Copters, Inc. hold?
Central Copters, Inc. holds a place on 3 federal contract vehicles, including Helicopter Support Services - Type 2 and Type 1 Helicopter Support Services 2025-2034.
What is Central Copters, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Central Copters, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 0901-091526 N115 PKG-73450 (1202SA26M1266), from Forest Service, on September 1, 2026.
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