BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC: $17.3M Department of Agriculture Contract
Summary
Billings Flying Service, a subsidiary of Quanta Services (PWR), received a $17.3M delivery order from the USDA Forest Service for fire suppression services. This is a routine, small-value award relative to Quanta's $20.9B revenue, but strengthens their position in government infrastructure contracts.
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Key Takeaways
- 1.$17.3M awarded to Quanta Services subsidiary for USDA Forest Service fire suppression.
- 2.Minimal revenue impact relative to PWR's $20.9B revenue (0.08%).
- 3.Routine contract renewal; no legislative connection identified.
Market Implications
This award adds $17.3M to Quanta Services' backlog but is immaterial to its overall financials. The contract reinforces Quanta's relationship with the USDA Forest Service for fire suppression, a steady but non-core revenue stream. No material stock price movement is expected from this single event.
Full Analysis
The USDA Forest Service awarded a $17.3M delivery order to Billings Flying Service LLC for fire suppression services identified as 'BILLINGS - T1 EU FOR GRANGEVILLE, ID #3'. The contract runs from May 2025 through December 2029. Billings Flying Service is a subsidiary of Quanta Services (PWR), a large infrastructure services company with $20.9B in revenue (FY2025). This award is small compared to the parent's scale, representing about 0.08% of annual revenue. Quanta Services has a diversified portfolio spanning electric power, renewables, and telecommunications, with government contracts forming a minor but stable segment. The fire suppression work is essential for forest management and disaster response.
Intelligence Surface
Cross-referenced against federal contracts, SEC insider filings & congressional trade disclosures
No confirming evidence found yet from contracts, insider trades, or congressional activity
What the bill does
Direct contract award to subsidiary Billings Flying Service LLC for fire suppression services under a multi-year delivery order from the USDA Forest Service.
Who must act
USDA Forest Service (awarding) / Billings Flying Service LLC (subsidiary of Quanta Services Inc.)
What happens
$17.3M added to Quanta Services' backlog, representing approximately 0.08% of FY2025 annual revenue.
Stock impact
Quanta Services provides infrastructure solutions including wildfire response via its aviation services. This is a routine contract renewal for a well-established line of business. The revenue impact is minimal given PWR's $20.9B revenue base.
Connected Signals
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BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC: $17.3M Department of Agriculture Contract
BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC: $17.3M Department of Agriculture Contract
BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC: $17.3M Department of Agriculture Contract
BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC: $17.3M Department of Agriculture Contract
Related Presidential Actions
Executive orders & memoranda affecting the same sectors or companies
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Excluding Certain Canadian Alcoholic Beverages from Importation into the United States in Response to Continued Discrimination Against the Commerce of the United States with Respect to Alcoholic Beverages
President Trump, invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930, orders an import ban on certain Canadian alcoholic beverages effective September 29, 2026, escalating previous 50% ad valorem duties. This action targets Canadian discrimination against U.S. alcoholic beverages, citing Canada's broken commitments and additional retaliation. The ban replaces the tariff for specified products with a complete exclusion from entry into the United States.
Contract Details
Recipient
BILLINGS FLYING SERVICE LLC
Award Amount
$17,273,881
Awarding Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-Agency
Forest Service
Contract Type
DELIVERY ORDER
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