Rainier Heli International Inc.
Doing business as Rainier Heli Lift
- UEI
- T1NEFVDJJMB1
- CAGE
- 3L6Y2
- Primary NAICS
- 481212 Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- NAICS codes registered in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Website
- rainierheli.com
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1016-101624 N699RH PKG-65904 | Forest Service | $43,240 | |
| 1001-101524 N699RH PKG-65744 | Forest Service | $442,517 | |
| 0926-093024 N699RH PKG-65491 | Forest Service | $117,440 | |
| 0916-092524 N699RH PKG-65396 | Forest Service | $200,355 | |
| 0901-091524 N699RH PKG-65212 | Forest Service | $368,785 |
About Rainier Heli International Inc.
Rainier Heli International Inc., doing business as Rainier Heli Lift, is a for-profit organization headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, specializing in helicopter services for federal agencies. The company provides critical aerial support primarily for wildland fire management and suppression efforts, utilizing a fleet of specialized helicopters equipped with advanced capabilities for water drops, personnel and equipment transport, and other firefighting-related missions. Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since November 2003, Rainier Heli International has established itself as a key contractor in aerial firefighting and aviation support services for federal government agencies.
The company has consistently received federal contract awards from the National Interagency Fire Center, a component of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, focusing on helicopter services for wildland fire management. These contracts, typically structured as firm fixed-price delivery orders, involve providing Type I helicopters for fire suppression, water drops, external load operations, and personnel transportation. Rainier Heli International has also performed helicopter flight services for the Department of the Interior National Park Service, including support operations in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona. While most of their recent contract awards have not utilized set-aside designations, they have participated in small business set-aside contracts, demonstrating their ability to operate within various federal procurement frameworks.
Rainier Heli International holds two significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs). The first is a multiple-award Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 1 contract with the USDA Forest Service, valued at $50 million and running through December 31, 2034, which covers nationwide helicopter support for fire suppression, monitoring, aerial ignition, short-haul, rappel, and administrative missions. The second is a small business set-aside contract under the National Exclusive Use Large Fire Support Helicopter Services master IDIQ, valued at $9,539,685 and running through April 2024, specifically focused on providing contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use Type I helicopters for wildland fire suppression programs. These IDVs position Rainier Heli International as a critical federal contractor in aerial firefighting and support services.
Contract vehicles
SBA capabilities narrative
Helicopter Services capable of lifting up to 6,000 lbs
Quick answers
What is Rainier Heli International Inc.'s UEI?
Rainier Heli International Inc.'s Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is T1NEFVDJJMB1.
What is Rainier Heli International Inc.'s CAGE code?
Rainier Heli International Inc.'s CAGE code is 3L6Y2.
What is Rainier Heli International Inc.'s primary NAICS code?
Rainier Heli International Inc.'s primary NAICS code is 481212 (Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation).
Is Rainier Heli International Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Rainier Heli International Inc.'s SAM.gov registration expired on May 21, 2026.
Which contract vehicles does Rainier Heli International Inc. hold?
Rainier Heli International Inc. holds a place on 2 federal contract vehicles, including Type 1 Helicopter Support Services 2025-2034.
What is Rainier Heli International Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Rainier Heli International Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 1016-101624 N699RH PKG-65904 (1202SA25M0061), from Forest Service, on October 16, 2024.
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