HSS Type 2
Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 2
USFS IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $324.2M
- Task orders
- 225
- Contractors
- 38
- Ceiling
- $3.5 billion
Vehicle overview
The Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 2 is a contract vehicle managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It provides helicopters for the administration and protection of public lands, specifically for wildland firefighting and fire management. The vehicle has a ceiling of $1.5 billion.
The contract was solicited as full and open.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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January 2024 - December 2033
- Ceiling
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$3.5 billion
Where agencies spend through HSS Type 2
See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through HSS Type 2 in the last 12 months.
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Department of Agriculture
- Last 12mo obligations
- $120.2M
- Last 12mo awards
- 122
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Department of the Interior
- Last 12mo obligations
- $1.1M
- Last 12mo awards
- 7
Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026
HSS Type 2 contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| PRECISION, LLC | $79.2M | 5 |
| HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC | $78.9M | 43 |
| HELI-1 CORP | $29.5M | 9 |
| HILLSBORO AVIATION, INC. | $27.1M | 7 |
| CAPITOL HELICOPTERS, INC. | $18.6M | 7 |
| HELIQWEST INTERNATIONAL INC. | $14.1M | 9 |
| HELISTREAM INC. | $11.0M | 2 |
| COASTAL HELICOPTERS, LLC | $10.7M | 2 |
| GUARDIAN HELICOPTERS INC | $9.1M | 7 |
| TRANS AERO, LIMITED | $8.7M | 7 |
| MINUTEMAN AVIATION INC | $8.3M | 26 |
| INTERMOUNTAIN HELICOPTER, INC. | $7.7M | 10 |
| ROGERS HELICOPTERS INC | $6.9M | 4 |
| AV8-ORR HELICOPTER SERVICES INC | $4.7M | 33 |
| GUIDANCE AIR SERVICE LLC | $3.1M | 20 |
Top 15 of 38 companies by obligations.
NAICS coverage
Frequently asked questions
- What is HSS Type 2?
- The Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 2 is a contract vehicle managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. It provides helicopters for the administration and protection of public lands, specifically for wildland firefighting and fire management. The vehicle has a ceiling of $1.5 billion.
- Which agency manages HSS Type 2?
- Helicopter Support Services (HSS) - Type 2 is a IDIQ managed by Department of Agriculture / Forest Service.
- What can agencies acquire through HSS Type 2?
- The contract was solicited as full and open.
- How much has been obligated through HSS Type 2?
- $324.2M has been obligated across 225 task orders.
- Which agencies use HSS Type 2?
- In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through HSS Type 2 included the Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior. The Department of Agriculture reported $120.2M in positive obligations for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (NAICS 481212). The Department of the Interior reported $1.1M in positive obligations for the same type of work (NAICS 481212). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
- How many contractors hold HSS Type 2?
- 38 contractors hold a position on HSS Type 2.
- What is the contract ceiling of HSS Type 2?
- HSS Type 2 has a program ceiling of $3.5 billion.
- Is HSS Type 2 active?
- Yes, HSS Type 2 is currently active (ordering period: January 2024 - December 2033).
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