K & S Helicopters, Inc.
Kailua-Kona, HI Doing business as Vertical Worx Part of K & S Helicopters, Inc.
- UEI
- L6TSPQ5LPY83
- CAGE
- 6FVM4
- Primary NAICS
- 481219 Other Nonscheduled 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
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- 481219 Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation Primary
- 481111 Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation
- 481112 Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
- 481211 Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- 487990 Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other
- 488119 Other Airport Operations
- 532411 Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
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K & S Helicopters, Inc.
Parent
GSMMT6LH2H83
- K & S Helicopters, Inc. L6TSPQ5LPY83
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K & S Helicopters, Inc.
Parent
GSMMT6LH2H83
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 73-341 Uu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
- Website
- verticalworx.aero
- Founded
- 2008
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Airlines
- SIC code
- 45 Transportation by Air
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor provided helicopter flight services in hawaii for USGS HVO volcano monitoring FY 2026 paradise | Interior Business Center | $30,000 | |
| Task order to provide helicopter support services in accordance with the base contract. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $63,750 | |
| Task order to provide helicopter support services in accordance with the base contract. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $61,250 | |
| HVO volcano monitoring FY 2025 paradise | Interior Business Center | $24,579 | |
| Hawaii on call flights | Interior Business Center | $2,585 |
About K & S Helicopters, Inc.
K & S Helicopters, Inc., doing business as Vertical Worx, is a Hawaii-based commercial helicopter services provider specializing in aerial transportation, surveillance, and data collection missions for federal agencies. Registered as a for-profit, service-disabled veteran-owned small business and subchapter S corporation since July 2011, the company operates from its headquarters in Kailua-Kona with field operations in Hilo and other locations across the Hawaiian Islands. The firm has established itself as a trusted partner for federal civilian agencies requiring specialized rotary-wing aviation capabilities to support scientific research, natural resource management, environmental monitoring, and operational missions in Hawaii's challenging terrain.
K & S Helicopters has delivered helicopter flight services through numerous federal contract awards spanning multiple agencies and mission types. The company has received delivery orders and purchase orders from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for helicopter support at the Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory and related atmospheric research activities, with awards ranging from approximately $61,000 to $214,000. The Department of the Interior, through various subordinate agencies including the U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Pacific Islands Water Science Center, has awarded the company multiple delivery orders for volcano monitoring, water resources management, helicopter on-call services, and fire management operations, with individual contract values ranging from under $2,000 to approximately $58,000. The United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services program awarded the company a $74,710 purchase order for rotary-wing pilot services on Wake Atoll. All of these contracts were firm-fixed-price or fixed-price with economic price adjustment structures, and the majority were awarded without socioeconomic set-aside designations, though some were set aside for total small business participation. The company has performed as a prime contractor on all identified awards with no subcontractor involvement noted in the contract documentation.
K & S Helicopters currently holds two significant indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contracts that enable federal agencies to issue on-demand task orders for helicopter services. The first is a $7.5 million multiple-award IDV with the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center awarded on March 1, 2022, with an ultimate completion date of February 28, 2026, set aside for total small business participation. This contract supports various Interior agencies including the U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service in obtaining helicopter flight services throughout Hawaii for missions such as volcano monitoring, water resources management, environmental monitoring, and habitat conservation. The second is a $1.2 million single-award IDV with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded on August 17, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of August 16, 2026, also set aside for total small business participation. This contract specifically supports NOAA's Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory and provides helicopter support services including aerial transportation and data collection for atmospheric baseline monitoring and research activities. Multiple task orders have been issued under both IDVs, with NOAA and various Department of Interior agencies actively utilizing the contracts to access Paradise Helicopters' specialized aviation capabilities for federal missions across the Hawaiian Islands.
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Quick answers
What is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s UEI?
K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is L6TSPQ5LPY83.
What is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s CAGE code?
K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s CAGE code is 6FVM4.
What is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 481219 (Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation).
Where is K & S Helicopters, Inc. located?
K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s physical address in SAM.gov is 73-341 Uu St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA.
Is K & S Helicopters, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through December 18, 2026.
Who is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s parent company?
K & S Helicopters, Inc. is part of K & S Helicopters, Inc.
What is K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
K & S Helicopters, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Contractor provided helicopter flight services in hawaii for USGS HVO volcano monitoring FY 2026 paradise (140D0426FG050), from Interior Business Center, on May 26, 2026.
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