HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC: $20.1M Department of Agriculture Contract
Summary
This contract awards $20.1M to private entity Helicopter Transport Services for Forest Service support in Rifle, CO. As a private company, there is no direct publicly traded beneficiary, and the award is routine in nature.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.No publicly traded company receives direct benefit from this contract.
- 2.The award is a standard operational support contract for the Forest Service.
Market Implications
No material market implications arise from this contract. Retail investors should not adjust positions based on this award.
Full Analysis
The Department of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, awarded a $20.1M delivery order to Helicopter Transport Services, LLC for T1 EU services in Rifle, CO. The recipient is a private entity with no publicly traded parent or subsidiary, so no direct stock impact is attributable. The contract period runs from March 2025 through December 2029, indicating multi-year support. Related agriculture bills (HR7650, HR7761, HR7712, HR7914) are neutral with low impact scores (1/10) and do not directly fund this award. No relevant presidential actions connect to this contract. Historical patterns show private helicopter service contracts are typical for fire suppression and logistics support in national forests. The contract is routine and low-impact for public markets.
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Contract Details
Recipient
HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC
Award Amount
$20,093,494
Awarding Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-Agency
Forest Service
Contract Type
DELIVERY ORDER
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