USFS HSS Type 2
USDA Forest Service Helicopter Support Services — Type 2 IDIQ
USDA IDIQ Active - Obligated to date
- $719.7M
- Task orders
- 625
- Contractors
- 44
- Ceiling
- $1.5 billion
Vehicle overview
The USDA Forest Service Helicopter Support Services (HSS) Type 2 is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Department of Agriculture. It provides medium-lift helicopter support for wildland fire suppression and natural resource management missions. The vehicle has a $1.5 billion ceiling and consists of 44 awardees, including a high proportion of small business holders.
The vehicle specifically covers medium-lift helicopters used for initial attack operations, including aircraft capable of transporting up to nine firefighters.
Vehicle details
- Ordering period
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10 years (1-year base plus nine 1-year options)
- Ceiling
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$1.5 billion
USFS HSS Type 2 contract holders
| Contractor | Obligated | Task orders |
|---|---|---|
| HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC | $216.4M | 34 |
| ROTAK LLC | $68.6M | 9 |
| SILLER HELICOPTERS, LLC | $56.9M | 41 |
| HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC | $54.6M | 93 |
| BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC | $53.0M | 56 |
| CROMAN CORP | $27.9M | 62 |
| CAPITOL HELICOPTERS, INC. | $19.9M | 12 |
| ORBIC AIR, LLC | $18.4M | 24 |
| HELIMAX AVIATION INC | $17.3M | 21 |
| HELI-1 CORP | $15.7M | 5 |
| KIT HELICOPTER OPERATIONS LLC | $14.7M | 21 |
| MOUNTAIN WEST HELICOPTERS, LLC | $12.7M | 3 |
| AIR RESOURCES HELICOPTERS, INC. | $12.2M | 12 |
| TRANS AERO, LIMITED | $12.1M | 29 |
| BLUESKY HELICOPTERS INC | $11.6M | 19 |
Top 15 of 38 companies by obligations.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is USFS HSS Type 2?
- The USDA Forest Service Helicopter Support Services (HSS) Type 2 is a multiple-award IDIQ managed by the Department of Agriculture. It provides medium-lift helicopter support for wildland fire suppression and natural resource management missions. The vehicle has a $1.5 billion ceiling and consists of 44 awardees, including a high proportion of small business holders.
- Which agency manages USFS HSS Type 2?
- USDA Forest Service Helicopter Support Services — Type 2 IDIQ is a IDIQ managed by Department of Agriculture.
- What can agencies acquire through USFS HSS Type 2?
- The vehicle specifically covers medium-lift helicopters used for initial attack operations, including aircraft capable of transporting up to nine firefighters.
- How much has been obligated through USFS HSS Type 2?
- $719.7M has been obligated across 625 task orders.
- How many contractors hold USFS HSS Type 2?
- 44 contractors hold a position on USFS HSS Type 2.
- What is the contract ceiling of USFS HSS Type 2?
- USFS HSS Type 2 has a program ceiling of $1.5 billion.
- Is USFS HSS Type 2 active?
- Yes, USFS HSS Type 2 is currently active (ordering period: 10 years (1-year base plus nine 1-year options)).
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