HSS MATOC Type 3
National Helicopter Support Services MATOC Type 3
USFS IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $195.2M
- Task orders
- 422
- Companies awarded
- 44
- Ceiling
- $1 billion
Vehicle overview
The National Helicopter Support Services MATOC Type 3 is a multiple-award contract vehicle managed by the USDA Forest Service to obtain helicopters for the administration and protection of public lands. These aircraft supplement the agency's natural resource management and protection capabilities. The vehicle has a $1 billion ceiling and a 10-year period of performance.
The scope covers chartered freight air transportation for forest-range fire suppression and presuppression. The vehicle is established as a partial small business set-aside.
Vehicle details
- Ceiling
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$1 billion
Where agencies spend through HSS MATOC Type 3
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through HSS MATOC Type 3 in the last 12 months.
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Department of Agriculture
- Last 12mo obligations
- $60.0M
- Last 12mo awards
- 187
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Department of the Interior
- Last 12mo obligations
- $80.7K
- Last 12mo awards
- 1
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
HSS MATOC Type 3 contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC | $50.2M | 74 |
| BRAINERD HELICOPTERS, INC | $12.8M | 15 |
| CAPITOL HELICOPTERS, INC. | $11.3M | 11 |
| MINUTEMAN AVIATION INC | $9.9M | 17 |
| HILLCREST AIRCRAFT COMPANY | $9.0M | 20 |
| HILLSBORO AVIATION, INC. | $7.7M | 10 |
| P.J. HELICOPTERS, INC. | $7.6M | 48 |
| SYCAN CORP | $7.4M | 13 |
| LEADING EDGE AVIATION, INC. | $6.5M | 6 |
| KIT HELICOPTER OPERATIONS LLC | $6.4M | 3 |
| HELOAIR, INCORPORATED | $5.2M | 12 |
| BRAINERD HELICOPTER SERVICES INC. | $4.9M | 12 |
| GUIDANCE AIR SERVICE LLC | $4.6M | 19 |
| AIR RESOURCES HELICOPTERS, INC. | $4.6M | 5 |
| LOHMAN HELICOPTER, LLC. | $4.5M | 15 |
Top 15 of 44 companies by obligations.
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is HSS MATOC Type 3?
- The National Helicopter Support Services MATOC Type 3 is a multiple-award contract vehicle managed by the USDA Forest Service to obtain helicopters for the administration and protection of public lands. These aircraft supplement the agency's natural resource management and protection capabilities. The vehicle has a $1 billion ceiling and a 10-year period of performance.
- Which agency manages HSS MATOC Type 3?
- National Helicopter Support Services MATOC Type 3 is a IDIQ managed by USDA Forest Service.
- What can agencies acquire through HSS MATOC Type 3?
- The scope covers chartered freight air transportation for forest-range fire suppression and presuppression. The vehicle is established as a partial small business set-aside.
- How much has been obligated through HSS MATOC Type 3?
- $195.2M has been obligated across 422 task orders.
- Which agencies use HSS MATOC Type 3?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through HSS MATOC Type 3 included the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior. The Department of Agriculture reported $60.0M in positive obligations for Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation (NAICS 481211). The Department of the Interior reported $80.7K in positive obligations for the same type of work (NAICS 481211). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold HSS MATOC Type 3?
- 44 contractors hold a position on HSS MATOC Type 3.
- What is the contract ceiling of HSS MATOC Type 3?
- HSS MATOC Type 3 has a program ceiling of $1 billion.
- Is HSS MATOC Type 3 active?
- Yes, HSS MATOC Type 3 is currently active.
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