Washington State Department of Natural Resources 93-106747

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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources, a state agency, awarded Bridger Aerospace Group LLC a contract for wildfire suppression operations via a purchase order numbered 93-106747. The contract provides for the support of wildland fire suppression using aircraft, specifically the Quest Kodiak 100 N199KC, managed by Contract Manager Dave Richie. The award encompasses multiple amendments extending and modifying the contract, primarily focused on providing aircraft for wildfire support from May 1, 2024, through October 5, 2026, including several extensions of the Exclusive Use Period (EUP) during the 2025 and 2026 fire seasons. The contract involves the provision of rentals and leased equipment, with multiple amendments establishing and adjusting the EUP, which is the period during which the aircraft is exclusively used for this purpose. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 336411 (Aircraft manufacturing) and is managed in Washington, State code WA. The key contractor is Bridger Aerospace Group LLC based in Belgrade, Montana. The primary agency is the Washington Department of Natural Resources, with contacts including Neva Johnson and Dave Richie. Several amendments have been issued, extending the performance period and modifying the EUP, with the latest amendments occurring in September and May of 2025, and in subsequent months, including a missing amendment entered in May 2026. Potential competitors for similar awards include other aviation providers specializing in wildfire suppression and aircraft leasing.

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