CWN Helicopter Services
USFS National Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopter Services (2020)
USFS IDIQ Expired - Obligated to date
- $1.0B
- Task orders
- 2,214
- Companies awarded
- 68
Vehicle overview
The USFS National Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopter Services (2020) is an IDIQ contract managed by the USDA Forest Service to support national wildland firefighting and natural resource operations. It serves as the successor to the 2015 CWN Helicopter Services vehicle, providing a flexible mechanism to supplement agency aviation resources for fire suppression. The vehicle has maintained a significant operational role with expenditures continuing through 2026.
The vehicle provides fully operated Heavy (Type I) and Medium (Type II) helicopters. Eligibility is limited to the Forest Service, and no designated set-asides are in place.
Where agencies spend through CWN Helicopter Services
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through CWN Helicopter Services in the last 12 months.
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Department of Agriculture
- Last 12mo obligations
- $319.4K
- Last 12mo awards
- 1
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
CWN Helicopter Services contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC | $122.5M | 192 |
| BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC | $103.1M | 151 |
| CROMAN CORP | $91.2M | 238 |
| HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC | $84.0M | 163 |
| SILLER HELICOPTERS, LLC | $79.8M | 138 |
| HELIMAX AVIATION INC | $69.7M | 91 |
| ROTAK LLC | $53.3M | 98 |
| P.J. HELICOPTERS, INC. | $32.9M | 67 |
| COLUMBIA HELICOPTERS, INC. | $31.5M | 46 |
| CAPITOL HELICOPTERS, INC. | $30.4M | 79 |
| BLUESKY HELICOPTERS INC | $30.1M | 65 |
| TIMBERLINE HELICOPTERS INC | $27.7M | 76 |
| ERICKSON INCORPORATED | $25.3M | 48 |
| BRAINERD HELICOPTERS, INC | $21.0M | 56 |
| CENTRAL COPTERS, INC. | $20.1M | 51 |
Top 15 of 68 companies by obligations.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is CWN Helicopter Services?
- The USFS National Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopter Services (2020) is an IDIQ contract managed by the USDA Forest Service to support national wildland firefighting and natural resource operations. It serves as the successor to the 2015 CWN Helicopter Services vehicle, providing a flexible mechanism to supplement agency aviation resources for fire suppression. The vehicle has maintained a significant operational role with expenditures continuing through 2026.
- Which agency manages CWN Helicopter Services?
- USFS National Call-When-Needed (CWN) Helicopter Services (2020) is a IDIQ managed by U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.
- What can agencies acquire through CWN Helicopter Services?
- The vehicle provides fully operated Heavy (Type I) and Medium (Type II) helicopters. Eligibility is limited to the Forest Service, and no designated set-asides are in place.
- How much has been obligated through CWN Helicopter Services?
- $1.0B has been obligated across 2,214 task orders.
- Which agencies use CWN Helicopter Services?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through CWN Helicopter Services included the Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture reported $319.4K in positive obligations for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (NAICS 481212). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold CWN Helicopter Services?
- 68 contractors hold a position on CWN Helicopter Services.
- Is CWN Helicopter Services active?
- No, CWN Helicopter Services is not currently active — its status is expired.
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