# Delivery Order #1202SA27M0026

Bridger Air Tanker Awarded Delivery Order for Aerial Firefighting Services

**Buyer:** Forest Service

**Award Amount:** $795,130.64
**Ceiling:** $795,130.64

**Awarded:** October 01, 2026
**Period of Performance:** Oct 01, 2026 - Oct 09, 2026

**Identifier:** 1202SA27M0026
**NAICS:** 481212

This award represents a delivery order contract issued under an existing indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract with Bridger Air Tanker, LLC, a company specializing in aerial wildfire response and firefighting. The contract involves the procurement of aerial firefighting services using the CWN Water Scooper 2.0, a specialized water delivery system critical to wildfire suppression efforts. This delivery order supports short-term, intensive wildfire management operations in Belgrade, Montana, enhancing the rapid response capability of wildfire agencies. The work scope encompasses deployment and operation of the water scooper for firefighting during a defined period in 2026, ensuring readiness for emergency situations. The contract was awarded as a follow-on action under the established IDV, suggesting a continuation of previously demonstrated services. This agreement underscores the agency's commitment to efficient wildfire response and the strategic use of proven contractor capabilities. The timeline focuses on a precise operational window in October 2026, with potential for extension within the same month, ensuring flexibility for wildfire demands.

### Description

1001-100926 N406BT PKG-73909

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