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Department of Agriculture Awarded a Contract to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC for $9,479,522.18

Signed on

4/4/2024, 12:00 AM

HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC Government Contract #1202SA24K9240

HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC was awarded a contract with the United States Government for $9,479,522.18. The contract was awarded by the agency office INCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANCH, which is a division with the Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture.

Summary of Award

The recipient of the federal contract is Helicopter Express LLC, a small business based in Atlanta, Georgia. The contract, awarded by the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, is for Type II exclusive use for forest-range fire suppression/presuppression in La Grande, Oregon. The contract is valued at $9,479,522.18. Notable spending patterns include multiple transactions with varying amounts, with the largest transaction being $4,440,65.08 and the latest transaction amounting to $4,729,920.

Contract Details

Contract ID1202SA24K9240
Contract TypeC
Total Obligation$9,479,522.18
Exercised Options$9,479,522.18
Base Amount + Options$9,479,522.18
Date Signed2024-04-04
Contract DescriptionTYPE II EXCLUSIVE USE FOR LA GRANDE, OR #1
Start Date2024-04-01
End Date2025-12-31

Agency Details

Awarding AgencyDepartment of Agriculture
Awarding Sub AgencyForest Service
Awarding OfficeINCIDENT PROCUREMENT AVIATION BRANCH
Funding AgencyDepartment of Agriculture
Funding Sub AgencyForest Service
Funding OfficeUSDA FOREST SERVICE

Recipient Details

RecipientHELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC
Recipient Location2025 FLIGHTWAY DR ATLANTA GEORGIA, UNITED STATES
Business CategoriesCategory Business, Corporate Entity Not Tax Exempt, Small Business, Special Designations, Subchapter S Corporation, U.S.-Owned Business

Comments

Award Transactions

Transaction #P00019 | $444,065.08September 16, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $444,065.08 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00018 | $0.00August 29, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00017 | $0.00August 12, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00016 | $0.00July 22, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00014 | $0.00July 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00015 | $0.00July 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013 | $0.00June 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00012 | $0.00May 21, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00011 | $0.00February 26, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00010 | $4,305,537.10February 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $4,305,537.10 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00009 | $0.00December 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00008 | $0.00October 23, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007 | $0.00September 25, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00September 9, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $0.00August 20, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004 | $0.00August 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003 | $0.00July 21, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00July 7, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $0.00June 20, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0 | $4,729,920.00April 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $4,729,920.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00031 | $0.00August 6, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00030 | $0.00July 24, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00029 | $0.00July 8, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00028 | $0.00June 24, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00027 | $1,261,522.80May 6, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $1,261,522.80 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00026 | $3,504,000.00January 6, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $3,504,000.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00025 | $0.00October 21, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00024 | $-884,190.16October 15, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $-884,190.16 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00023 | $0.00October 9, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00022 | $0.00October 9, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00021 | $1,223,017.40September 22, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $1,223,017.40 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00020 | $0.00September 17, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00019 | $444,065.08September 16, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $444,065.08 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00018 | $0.00August 29, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00017 | $0.00August 12, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00016 | $0.00July 22, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00014 | $0.00July 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00015 | $0.00July 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013 | $0.00June 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00012 | $0.00May 21, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00011 | $0.00February 26, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00010 | $4,305,537.10February 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $4,305,537.10 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00009 | $0.00December 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00008 | $0.00October 23, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007 | $0.00September 25, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00September 9, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $0.00August 20, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004 | $0.00August 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003 | $0.00July 21, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00July 7, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $0.00June 20, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0 | $4,729,920.00April 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $4,729,920.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00031 | $0.00August 6, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00030 | $0.00July 24, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00029 | $0.00July 8, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00028 | $0.00June 24, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00027 | $1,261,522.80May 6, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $1,261,522.80 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00026 | $3,504,000.00January 6, 2026

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $3,504,000.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00025 | $0.00October 21, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00024 | $-884,190.16October 15, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $-884,190.16 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00022 | $0.00October 9, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00023 | $0.00October 9, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00021 | $1,223,017.40September 22, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $1,223,017.40 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00020 | $0.00September 17, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00019 | $444,065.08September 16, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $444,065.08 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00018 | $0.00August 29, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00017 | $0.00August 12, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00016 | $0.00July 22, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00014 | $0.00July 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00015 | $0.00July 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00013 | $0.00June 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00012 | $0.00May 21, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00011 | $0.00February 26, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00010 | $4,305,537.10February 10, 2025

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $4,305,537.10 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

Transaction #P00009 | $0.00December 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00008 | $0.00October 23, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00007 | $0.00September 25, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00006 | $0.00September 9, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00005 | $0.00August 20, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00004 | $0.00August 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00003 | $0.00July 21, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00002 | $0.00July 7, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #P00001 | $0.00June 20, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $0.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.

This payment could indicate a change to the existing contract.

Transaction #0 | $4,729,920.00April 4, 2024

Forest Service, a sub agency of Department of Agriculture, issued a payment of $4,729,920.00 to HELICOPTER EXPRESS LLC. The payment included a Subsidy Cost of $0.00.