Delivery Order #140D0426F0537

Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Support for 2026 Wildland Fire Season

This contract award represents a task order under a definitive Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract for the exclusive use of a Type III helicopter. The recipient is Papillon Airways, Inc., a company specializing in aviation services, tasked with providing specialized helicopter flight support for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The contract covers the upcoming 2026 wildland fire season, specifically in Whiteriver, Arizona, and involves critical aerial firefighting and emergency response flights. The award is significant as it ensures dedicated aerial firefighting resources for the BIA, enhancing wildfire management and public safety in the region. The scope of work includes the provision and operation of the exclusive use helicopter from mid-May through late September 2026 under an ongoing multi-year agreement, leveraging established expertise and equipment. This task order was awarded following the parent contract employing EO 14398 directives, with the award made as a delivery order from a competitively procured contract vehicle. The arrangement reflects sustained investment in fire suppression capabilities and is aimed at supporting the agency’s operational readiness during the wildfire season.

Description

TASK ORDER FOR THE 2026 WILDLAND FIRE SEASON UNDER CONTRACT 140D0426D0050 FOR AN EXCLUSIVE USE (EU) TYPE III HELICOPTER FOR THE BIA BASED IN WHITERIVER, AZ.

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