Federal Contract Vehicles

SEAT Flight Services

Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Flight Services

DOI IDIQ Active
Obligated to date
$200.8M
Task orders
43
Companies awarded
16
Ceiling
$350 million

Vehicle overview

The Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Flight Services contract is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center. It provides wildland fire suppression flight services to support the national response framework for the suppression of wildland fires across the 48 contiguous United States. The vehicle ensures the availability of aircraft and crews to be dispatched as needed for federal and state fire management efforts.

The contract covers IAB-approved Type 3 or 4 SEAT aircraft, primary and relief flight crews, Fuel Service Vehicles, and SEAT Support Vehicles. It is set aside for small businesses and serves the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Forest Service, and other federal and state agencies.

Vehicle details

Ordering period

5 years

Ceiling

$350 million

Where agencies spend through SEAT Flight Services

See which agencies and types of work reported the most positive obligations through SEAT Flight Services in the last 12 months.

Coverage period Jul 28, 2025–Jul 27, 2026

SEAT Flight Services contract holders

Contractor Obligated Task orders
WESTERN PILOT SERVICE INC $38.4M 5
CO FIRE AVIATION, INC. $36.0M 4
NEW FRONTIER AVIATION, INC $24.7M 4
FLETCHER FLYING SERVICE INC $18.1M 5
AERIAL TIMBER APPLICATORS INC $16.5M 3
BOEDEKER FLYING SERVICE, INC. $16.0M 4
EVERGREEN FLYING SERVICE INC $13.6M 3
G B AERIAL APPLICATIONS INC $10.2M 2
ARC AVIATION OF TEXAS, LLC $7.5M 3
RUTLEDGE AIRBORNE APPLICATIONS, LLC $7.3M 3
HENRYS AERIAL SERVICE INC $6.9M 2
AERO S E A T INC $3.0M 2
AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGIES INC $2.7M 2
COLUMBIA BASIN HELICOPTER, INC. $0 1
AIR SPRAY USA INC. $0 0

Top 15 of 16 companies by obligations.

NAICS coverage

NAICS 115310

Frequently asked questions

What is SEAT Flight Services?
The Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Flight Services contract is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center. It provides wildland fire suppression flight services to support the national response framework for the suppression of wildland fires across the 48 contiguous United States. The vehicle ensures the availability of aircraft and crews to be dispatched as needed for federal and state fire management efforts.
Which agency manages SEAT Flight Services?
Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) Flight Services is a IDIQ managed by Department of the Interior.
What can agencies acquire through SEAT Flight Services?
The contract covers IAB-approved Type 3 or 4 SEAT aircraft, primary and relief flight crews, Fuel Service Vehicles, and SEAT Support Vehicles. It is set aside for small businesses and serves the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, United States Forest Service, and other federal and state agencies.
How much has been obligated through SEAT Flight Services?
$200.8M has been obligated across 43 task orders.
Which agencies use SEAT Flight Services?
In the 12 months ending July 27, 2026, agencies with reported awards through SEAT Flight Services included the Department of the Interior. The Department of the Interior reported $95.4M in positive obligations for Support Activities for Forestry (NAICS 115310). Figures use reported USAspending award data.
How many contractors hold SEAT Flight Services?
16 contractors hold a position on SEAT Flight Services.
What is the contract ceiling of SEAT Flight Services?
SEAT Flight Services has a program ceiling of $350 million.
Is SEAT Flight Services active?
Yes, SEAT Flight Services is currently active (ordering period: 5 years).

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