CLEARWATER AIRCO, LLC

CLEARWATER AIR, INC specializes in mission-critical aerial operations supporting federal land and wildlife management, with deep expertise in fixed-wing charter services for remote and environmentally sensitive regions. The contractor delivers exclusive-use air attack platforms for wildfire suppression, conducts aerial surveys for endangered marine mammals such as Cook Inlet beluga whales, and provides logistical support for walrus population monitoring in the Bering and Chukchi Seas. Their technical capabilities include precision flight planning in extreme Arctic and subarctic conditions, real-time data collection for wildlife aggregation mapping, and rapid deployment of airborne assets under dynamic operational constraints. They are uniquely positioned to operate in Alaska and western U.S. wildland interfaces, leveraging specialized aircraft configurations and crew training for sustained, high-risk missions in low-visibility and rugged terrain. The company maintains a consistent, long-term relationship with the Department of the Interior, primarily serving the Bureau of Land Management and NOAA Fisheries. Their work supports critical missions including wildfire response, endangered species monitoring, and marine mammal habitat assessment, often under time-sensitive and ecologically sensitive conditions. This sustained engagement reflects a trusted partnership in executing complex, mission-essential aerial services aligned with DOI’s conservation and emergency response mandates. CLEARWATER AIR’s primary focus lies in nonscheduled air transportation (NAICS 481211 and 481219) and forestry support activities (NAICS 115310), positioning them as a niche provider for federal agencies requiring agile, on-demand aerial platforms for environmental and emergency operations. They are not a general aviation contractor but a specialized operator in ecological surveillance and wildland fire support, serving a highly regulated and mission-critical segment of the federal aerospace market. Based in Anchorage, Alaska, CLEARWATER AIR, INC operates as a small business under the 2L entity structure. While no formal certifications are listed, their operational footprint in remote Alaskan environments and sustained performance on DOI contracts demonstrate proven reliability in high-stakes government missions. Their geographic presence is strategically aligned with federal priorities in Arctic and western wildland management.