Washington State Department of Natural Resources 93-103602

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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources, a state agency based in Olympia, Washington, issued a series of purchase orders, all awarded to Air Spray USA, Inc., for wildfire aviation services involving fixed-wing aircraft. The contract, identified as 93-103602, initially started on June 15, 2022, with multiple amendments extending or adjusting the period of performance and rates. The primary vendor, Air Spray USA, Inc., has addresses in Chico, California, and Appleton, Minnesota, and is involved in providing wildfire aviation exclusive use agreements, including fixed-wing aircraft, under multiple amendments. These amendments include rate updates, extensions of the contract period, and memorialization of oral agreements. Several amendments were made to extend the contract and adjust terms, with some amendments being not executed or terminated. The purchase orders include detailed notes on the amendments, which extend the contract through September 22, 2023, though the vendor has been terminated from this specific award. The contract was managed by Dave Ritchie, with project management and coordination handled by Takeshi Nakachi and regional contract managers. The awards are classified under NAICS code 481211 (Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation). Competitors who could bid on similar contracts include companies involved in wildfire aviation and fixed-wing aircraft services.

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