COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC.: $11.4M Department of Agriculture Contract
Summary
This $11.4M delivery order for airtanker services from the USDA Forest Service to private company Coulson Aviation (USA), Inc. does not directly impact any publicly traded company. The contract supports wildfire suppression operations, a recurring need for the Forest Service, but the recipient is private, so no stock-level implications.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Coulson Aviation is private, so no ticker exposure from this contract.
- 2.The $11.4M award is routine for the Forest Service's wildfire program.
- 3.No related legislation or executive action directly ties to this contract.
Market Implications
No direct market implications for publicly traded companies. The contract is a routine renewal for a private operator. Investors monitoring the wildfire suppression sector may track future awards to public companies like $TXT (Textron) or $BA (Boeing) if they win similar contracts, but this specific award does not affect them.
Full Analysis
The contract award is a delivery order under the Tanker Operations and Replacement Program (TORP #2) for airtanker services, valued at $11.4M with a performance period from June 2026 to December 2030. The recipient, Coulson Aviation (USA), Inc., is a private entity specializing in aerial firefighting. Because the company is not publicly traded, there is no direct revenue impact on any stock. The contract reflects ongoing federal investment in wildfire suppression capabilities, a sector driven by climate-related risks and legislative support for forest management. However, without a public parent company or identifiable supply chain partners that are publicly traded, the contract does not create a clear investment thesis. Related bills in the database (e.g., S5309 on manure management) are not connected to airtanker services. The presidential action on critical minerals is unrelated. Investors should note that while the wildfire suppression market is growing, this specific award does not translate into public company exposure.
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COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC.: $11.4M Department of Agriculture Contract
COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC.: $11.4M Department of Agriculture Contract
COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC.: $11.4M Department of Agriculture Contract
COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC.: $11.4M Department of Agriculture Contract
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Contract Details
Recipient
COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC.
Award Amount
$11,409,940
Awarding Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-Agency
Forest Service
Contract Type
DELIVERY ORDER
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