Rico Aviation, LLC
Amarillo, TX Doing business as Rico Aviation
- UEI
- FRLQGJ2J6S55
- CAGE
- 3WTD0
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
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
- 2322 Lakeview Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109, USA
- Website
- ricoaviation.com
- Founded
- 1996
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Health Care Equipment & Services
- Health Care Providers & Services
- Health Care Services
- SIC code
- 45 Transportation by Air
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air ambulance transportation bridge | Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 | $0 | |
| Air ambulance transportation ordering period 2 | Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 | $381,464 | |
| Air ambulance transportation bridge six month ordering period | Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 | $264,128 | |
| Air ambulance | Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 | $3,062,051 | |
| Air ambulance services | Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 | $429,172 |
About Rico Aviation, LLC
Rico Aviation, LLC, doing business as Rico Aviation, is a for-profit limited liability company headquartered in Amarillo, Texas, that specializes in critical care air ambulance transportation services for federal healthcare agencies. The company has maintained an active presence in federal contracting since its registration in SAM.gov in June 2004 and brings substantial experience providing specialized medical transportation services to support veterans' healthcare needs across the Amarillo region and surrounding multi-state areas served by the Veterans Integrated Service Network.
Rico Aviation's federal contract work has focused exclusively on air ambulance transportation services procured by the Department of Veterans Affairs through Veterans Integrated Service Network 17. The company has demonstrated its capability through multiple delivery orders issued under its primary Indefinite Delivery Contract, including a $670,297.71 delivery order for air ambulance transportation bridge services awarded May 12, 2024 with completion targeted for November 10, 2024; a $537,300 delivery order for air ambulance transportation services under VISN 17 Ordering Period 2, awarded November 11, 2024 with completion scheduled for November 10, 2025; and a $206,145 delivery order for air ambulance transportation bridge services awarded November 12, 2025 with completion targeted for February 10, 2026. All delivery orders have been awarded on an unrestricted competitive basis with no set-aside designations, reflecting Rico Aviation's ability to compete in open market conditions. Additionally, Rico Aviation has served as a subcontractor on federal contracts, including a services engagement with Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC effective March 10, 2021, demonstrating its capacity to support larger federal contractors in specialized roles.
Rico Aviation holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 17 valued at $1,146,555.00, effective May 12, 2024 through February 10, 2026. This firm-fixed-price IDC procures air ambulance transportation services on an as-needed basis to support the healthcare delivery mission of the Veterans Health Administration for veterans in the Amarillo, Texas region. The contract enables VISN 17 to issue flexible delivery orders for critical care air transport services, ensuring operational responsiveness to veteran medical needs. As of the current date, three delivery orders totaling $1,413,742.71 have been issued under this IDC, with the most recent award in November 2025 extending the contract's utility through early 2026 and demonstrating the VA's continued reliance on Rico Aviation's specialized transportation capabilities.
Quick answers
What is Rico Aviation, LLC's UEI?
Rico Aviation, LLC's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is FRLQGJ2J6S55.
What is Rico Aviation, LLC's CAGE code?
Rico Aviation, LLC's CAGE code is 3WTD0.
What is Rico Aviation, LLC's primary NAICS code?
Rico Aviation, LLC's primary NAICS code is 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation).
Where is Rico Aviation, LLC located?
Rico Aviation, LLC's physical address in SAM.gov is 2322 Lakeview Dr, Amarillo, TX 79109, USA.
Is Rico Aviation, LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Rico Aviation, LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through July 1, 2027.
What is Rico Aviation, LLC's most recent federal award?
Rico Aviation, LLC's most recent federal contract award is Air ambulance transportation bridge (36C25726N0112), from Veterans Integrated Service Network 17, on November 12, 2025.
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