Airtanker MATOC 2023
Airtanker Services 2023 - MATOC
USFS IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $524.2M
- Task orders
- 99
- Companies awarded
- 5
- Ceiling
- $7.2 billion
Vehicle overview
The Airtanker Services 2023 - MATOC is a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle managed by the USDA Forest Service. It provides large airtanker services for the aerial delivery of retardant in support of wildland fire suppression. The program has a $7.2 billion ceiling and was awarded to five companies in August 2023 for a potential 10-year period.
The vehicle provides initial attack capabilities to supplement existing airtanker contracts.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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potential 10-year period
- Ceiling
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$7.2 billion
Where agencies spend through Airtanker MATOC 2023
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through Airtanker MATOC 2023 in the last 12 months.
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Department of Agriculture
- Last 12mo obligations
- $245.8M
- Last 12mo awards
- 131
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
Airtanker MATOC 2023 contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC. | $114.9M | 5 |
| AERO AIR, LLC | $114.7M | 29 |
| 10 TANKER AIR CARRIER, LLC | $104.1M | 3 |
| NEPTUNE AVIATION SERVICES, INC. | $96.3M | 34 |
| AERO-FLITE, INC. | $94.1M | 28 |
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is Airtanker MATOC 2023?
- The Airtanker Services 2023 - MATOC is a multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract vehicle managed by the USDA Forest Service. It provides large airtanker services for the aerial delivery of retardant in support of wildland fire suppression. The program has a $7.2 billion ceiling and was awarded to five companies in August 2023 for a potential 10-year period.
- Which agency manages Airtanker MATOC 2023?
- Airtanker Services 2023 - MATOC is a IDIQ managed by USDA Forest Service.
- What can agencies acquire through Airtanker MATOC 2023?
- The vehicle provides initial attack capabilities to supplement existing airtanker contracts.
- How much has been obligated through Airtanker MATOC 2023?
- $524.2M has been obligated across 99 task orders.
- Which agencies use Airtanker MATOC 2023?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through Airtanker MATOC 2023 included the Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture reported $245.8M in positive obligations for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (NAICS 481212). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold Airtanker MATOC 2023?
- 5 contractors hold a position on Airtanker MATOC 2023.
- What is the contract ceiling of Airtanker MATOC 2023?
- Airtanker MATOC 2023 has a program ceiling of $7.2 billion.
- Is Airtanker MATOC 2023 active?
- Yes, Airtanker MATOC 2023 is currently active (ordering period: potential 10-year period).
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