COULSON AVIATION (USA), INC.: $11.4M Department of Agriculture Contract
Summary
The $11.4M airtanker services contract awarded to private entity Coulson Aviation (USA), Inc. by the USDA Forest Service supports wildfire suppression operations but does not directly impact publicly traded companies.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.Contract is for aerial firefighting services, a niche within the transportation sector.
- 2.Recipient is private, so no direct public equity exposure.
- 3.Multi-year award signals sustained government spending on wildfire suppression.
Market Implications
This contract has no direct market implications for publicly traded equities. The $11.4M award is a routine procurement for a private entity, and no tickers are affected. Investors should monitor broader trends in wildfire-related spending but avoid attributing this specific award to any public company.
Full Analysis
This contract is a delivery order under the Tanker Order Replacement Program (TORP #2) for airtanker services, awarded to Coulson Aviation (USA), Inc., a private company specializing in aerial firefighting. The $11.4M award covers a multi-year period from 2026 to 2030, indicating sustained demand for wildfire suppression capabilities. As the recipient is not publicly traded, no direct stock market impact is attributable. However, the contract underscores ongoing federal investment in aerial firefighting infrastructure, which benefits the broader transportation and wildfire management sectors. Related legislation such as HR8511 (Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act) could influence future contracting dynamics but is not directly tied to this specific award. No presidential actions are directly relevant to this contract.
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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
Related Presidential Actions
Executive orders & memoranda affecting the same sectors or companies
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Modifying the Scope of Products of Canada Subject to the Additional Duties Imposed to Offset Canadian Discrimination Against the United States with Respect to Motor Vehicles
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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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