contract_awardAwarded Friday, September 11, 2026Analyzed

HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC: $21.2M Department of Agriculture Contract

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Summary

This $21.2M delivery order from the USDA Forest Service to Helicopter Transport Services, LLC supports aerial firefighting and forest management operations in the La Grande, OR area. The recipient is a private entity, so no public tickers are directly affected.

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Key Takeaways

  • 1.Private contractor, no direct public equity exposure.
  • 2.Contract supports USDA Forest Service aerial operations.
  • 3.No legislative or executive action directly tied to this award.

Market Implications

No public companies are directly impacted. The contract is a routine operational award for the Forest Service, with no material effect on any listed aerospace, defense, or agriculture company. Investors should not infer any sector-wide movement from this award.

Full Analysis

The contract is a delivery order under the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, valued at $21.2M, with a performance period from March 2025 through December 2029. It covers helicopter transport services for the La Grande, Oregon region, likely for fire suppression, personnel transport, and logistical support. The recipient, Helicopter Transport Services, LLC, is a private company with no publicly traded parent or subsidiary relationship, so the contract cannot be mapped to any public equity.

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Contract Details

Recipient

HELICOPTER TRANSPORT SERVICES, LLC

Award Amount

$21,199,620

Awarding Agency

Department of Agriculture

Sub-Agency

Forest Service

Contract Type

DELIVERY ORDER

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