Award
Delivery Order #140D0426F0826
Helioqwest Awarded Call-When-Needed Helicopter Flight Services for Wildland Fire Support
Buyer
Departmental Offices
Award Amount
$2,337,810.35
Ceiling
$2,337,810.35
Period of Performance
Aug 14, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026
Identifier
140D0426F0826
NAICS
481212
This award represents a delivery order contract within a larger multiple award indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) focused on Type 1 Helicopter Support Services. The recipient, Helioqwest International Inc., a specialized aerial support services small business, has been contracted to provide critical helicopter flight services in support of the Department of the Interior's wildland fire suppression mission. Through this contract, the agency gains flexible, call-when-needed aerial support capabilities essential for rapid response to wildfire incidents. The work includes providing on-demand helicopter operations primarily based out of Mesquite, Nevada, to support fire suppression efforts during the active fire season. This task order was awarded competitively under a firm-fixed-price contract vehicle dedicated to helicopter support services, ensuring a fair and open acquisition process. The contract covers a short-term period within a single year, aligning with the peak wildland fire season to maximize operational effectiveness. This award builds upon Helioqwest's prior performance under the significant multi-year IDV contract for helicopter support awarded by the Department of Agriculture, emphasizing continuity and specialized expertise in aerial firefighting operations.
Description
CALL WHEN NEEDED (UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE-FOREST SERVICE) HELICOPTER FLIGHT SERVICE IN SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR WILDLAND FIRE SUPPRESSION MISSION- 2026 HELIQWEST INTERNATION