T B M, Inc.

T B M, Inc. is a parent company specializing in aircraft services and support for federal government contracts. Its subsidiary, Butler Aircraft Co., is a self-certified small disadvantaged business that provides wildland fire management support through aircraft services. T B M, Inc. also operates under the name Tbm, Inc., which is registered as a Veteran Owned Business and Subchapter S Corporation. Based in Atwater, CA, TBM Inc. is described as a leading airplane rental company offering services such as air logistics, airdrop, personal and cargo flight testing.

Through prime contract awards, T B M, Inc.'s subsidiary Butler Aircraft Co. has provided Call When Needed (CWN) and Light Fixed Wing (LFW) aircraft services to support wildland fire management efforts for the Department of Agriculture Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management National Interagency Fire Center. A recent delivery order for $3,880.50 was awarded for PKG-58307 products or services to be performed in Prineville, Oregon. As a subcontractor, Tbm, Inc. has worked with prime contractors such as Aerovironment, Inc. and Dynetics, Inc., providing commercial C130 leases for testing purposes, aircraft test support, and other services described as "Grand Total Estimated Cost (DRY), Milestone Payment." These subcontract awards demonstrate T B M, Inc.'s involvement in providing aircraft rental and testing services to support various government projects and initiatives.

T B M, Inc., through its subsidiary Butler Aircraft Co., holds a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the Department of Agriculture Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management National Interagency Fire Center. This IDC has a potential value of $1,000,000 and a period of performance through March 2024. The contract is specifically for Call When Needed (CWN) and Light Fixed Wing (LFW) aircraft services to support wildland fire management efforts. The original solicitation for this IDC was a total small business set-aside, with the intent to make multiple awards for one base year plus four option years. Task orders issued under this IDC, such as the $3,880.50 firm fixed price delivery order in September 2022, provide specific products or services related to wildland fire management support.