Hanson & Sons Inc.

Hanson & Sons Inc. is a for-profit Subchapter S corporation registered in SAM.gov since 2004, with its primary business location in Twisp, Washington. The company specializes in providing helicopter operations and fire management support services to federal government agencies, particularly within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. While limited details are available about the company's full background, its federal contract history indicates a focused expertise in emergency response and aerial support operations.

The company has been awarded federal contracts primarily in the domain of fire and aviation management, with specific focus on helicopter operations and emergency incident support. Their contract awards demonstrate capabilities in providing services across multiple USDA Forest Service regions, including Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. The contracts have been predominantly firm fixed-price delivery orders, with no specific small business or disadvantaged set-aside designations. Their most recent contract, valued at $54,498.12, was awarded on September 5, 2025, for civilian purposes with performance in Medford, Oregon, and a completion date of October 3, 2025. A previous contract from August 2021 involved fire and aviation management support services in Lakeview, Oregon.

Hanson & Sons Inc. holds an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDV) with the USDA Forest Service, specifically a multiple-award contract with a ceiling value of $250,000 and a performance period from May 10, 2024, to May 10, 2029. This IDV is designed to provide helicopter operations support units for fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The contract will utilize the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system for contractor management and ordering, and allows for competitive award to multiple small business contractors. The IDV covers comprehensive support including personnel, equipment, supplies, and transportation, with proposed rates based on up to a 16-hour daily shift across national interagency fire management regions.