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VERTICAL LIMIT AVIATION, L.L.C.

UEI: XLUJNFKZMNQ3CAGE: 73Q67

VERTICAL LIMIT AVIATION, L.L.C. is a federal contractor, registered under UEI XLUJNFKZMNQ3 and CAGE code 73Q67. It has been awarded $523,438 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating and Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. Top awarding agencies include Department Of Agriculture and Department Of Transportation.

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Registration and classification details

Registration

UEI Code

XLUJNFKZMNQ3

CAGE Code

73Q67

Entity Structure

Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)

Established

N/A

Business Classifications

Educational InstitutionFor Profit OrganizationLimited Liability CompanyState Controlled Institution of Higher Learning

NAICS Codes

115210Support Activities for Animal Production(Primary)
115310Support Activities for Forestry
237130Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
481211Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
481212Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
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AI Capability Profile

Vertical Limit Aviation, L.L.C. specializes in aerial operational support for land management and wildlife control missions, leveraging helicopter-based platforms to execute precision soil preparation, planting, and cultivation tasks in remote or ecologically sensitive environments. Their core capab...

Vertical Limit Aviation, L.L.C. specializes in aerial operational support for land management and wildlife control missions, leveraging helicopter-based platforms to execute precision soil preparation, planting, and cultivation tasks in remote or ecologically sensitive environments. Their core capabilities center on airborne application of agricultural and ecological treatments, including targeted herbicide deployment, seed dispersal, and predator management operations conducted from rotary-wing aircraft. The company demonstrates technical proficiency in low-altitude flight operations, mission-specific payload integration, and real-time coordination with ground teams to ensure compliance with environmental protocols. Their differentiation lies in the seamless fusion of aviation precision with ecological objectives, enabling targeted interventions that minimize ground disturbance while maximizing treatment efficacy in challenging terrain. The contractor maintains a consistent relationship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, providing mission-critical aerial services that support natural resource conservation, invasive species control, and wildlife population management. Their work directly enables USDA field agencies to achieve land stewardship goals through non-intrusive, scalable aerial methodologies tailored to rural and federal land use mandates. Industry focus is firmly anchored in NAICS 115112, where helicopter services are applied as an extension of agronomic and ecological practices—transforming aviation from transport into an active tool for land rehabilitation and pest mitigation. This positions Vertical Limit Aviation as a niche provider in the intersection of aviation logistics and environmental science, serving agencies that require airborne execution of ground-based conservation strategies. As a small, locally based entity headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company operates as a limited liability corporation with no federal certifications on record. Its geographic presence supports operations across the western U.S., particularly in regions with high USDA land management activity, where its agility and specialized aviation capabilities fill a critical operational gap in federal land stewardship programs.

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NAICS: 481211
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V--Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Yosemite
Solicitation # 140D0426R0068
Solicitation 140D0426R0068 is an Indefinite Quantity contract set aside for small businesses to provide exclusive use helicopter flight services at Yosemite National Park, with a designated reporting base at Crane Flat Helbase. The contractor is responsible for providing a turbine engine aircraft with skid landing gear and dual hydraulics, capable of a 1,500-pound non-jettisonable payload at 7,000 feet pressure altitude and 30 degrees Celsius. Operations involve transporting personnel and cargo for natural resource missions, including search and rescue, fire suppression, aerial ignition, and law enforcement reconnaissance, often operating between 2,000 and 14,000 feet MSL in temperatures exceeding 38 degrees Celsius. The scope of work requires the provision of all pilots, fuel, and a fuel servicing vehicle, with pilots holding at least an FAA commercial pilot certificate and rotorcraft-helicopter rating. The government will award the contract based on best value, utilizing a tradeoff analysis where technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance are weighted equally and are significantly more important than the total evaluated price. Performance periods are estimated for Year Two (March 2028 to February 2029) and Year Three (March 2029 to February 2030). Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform with required Aircraft Use Reports. Strict equipment standards apply, including specific high-visibility markings for rotor blades and color-coded fuel identification for servicing vehicles. Proposals must be submitted via email to the Interior Business Center and organized into volumes covering the offer, technical capability, and organizational safety.
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NAICS: 481211
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CFMETR Helicopter Support III
Solicitation # W8482-275834/A
The Department of National Defence is soliciting the exclusive services of one float-equipped helicopter and pilot to support Canadian Armed Forces and United States Navy operations at the Nanoose Range within the Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges in Nanoose Bay, British Columbia. The contract period runs from June 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032. Primary responsibilities include the movement of personnel and equipment across an operational area encompassing Vancouver Island, the State of Washington, and the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca. Additionally, the contractor must provide specialized support for experimental tests, such as launching exercise torpedoes, utilizing slung magnetic field sensors, performing air-over flights for sensor testing, and providing photography and videography of test vehicles. The contractor is also required to maintain a complete on-site refueling capability at CFMETR in accordance with CAF fire regulations. This solicitation is restricted to Canadian suppliers and is excluded from trade agreement obligations due to national security exceptions. Award will be granted to the lowest priced compliant bid following a three-phase evaluation process that verifies financial compliance, mandatory eligibility criteria, and technical requirements. Mandatory technical specifications include a valid Transport Canada Air Operator Certificate, a Canadian Transportation Agency domestic license, and P25 encryption for secure communications. Security requirements are stringent, requiring the contractor to maintain a NATO SECRET facility security clearance. Payment is processed via direct deposit within 30 days of receiving a compliant invoice. The contractor operates as an independent entity and must provide comprehensive aircraft charter insurance, with liability coverage based on the number of passenger seats.
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NAICS: 481211
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USWFS Exclusive Use Smokejumper Aircraft Dash 8
Solicitation # 140D0427R0118
The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center, is soliciting proposals for an indefinite-quantity, 100% small business set-aside contract to provide two contractor-operated and maintained exclusive use fixed-wing, turbine-powered multi-engine land airplanes. These aircraft will support the United States Wildland Fire Service in smokejumper operations, including resource management, search and rescue, and wildland fire attacks. Primary operations are based in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and Boise, Idaho, with a performance period of 120 calendar days from May 1, 2031, to August 29, 2031. The contract includes an optional 30-day extension period. The government will award up to two single IDIQ contracts based on a tradeoff analysis where technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance are weighted significantly more than the total evaluated price. Requirements include the provision of a Smokejumper Instructor Pilot available within 24 hours of request and pilots who meet strict FAA certification and training standards, including a 15-hour USWFS orientation. Aircraft must be approved by the Interagency Smokejumper Aircraft Screening and Evaluation Subcommittee and undergo rigorous inspections for safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness. Proposals must be submitted via email by December 2, 2026, and must include detailed pricing for daily availability and flight hours.
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NAICS: 481211
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Airborne Special Operations Testing Directorate Wet Blade Hours IDIQ
Solicitation # W91247-27-Q-A004
Solicitation W91247-27-Q-A004 is a total small business set-aside for the Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate to provide non-personal flight services for military Static Line and Military Free Fall parachute operations at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. This Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract has a minimum value of 500 dollars and a maximum ceiling of 500,000 dollars. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2031, with a potential six-month extension to April 30, 2032. The government estimates a requirement of 30 flight hours per year, totaling 150 hours over the life of the contract. The contractor must provide aircraft, such as a CASA 212 or equivalent, capable of landing on dirt runways of at least 1,400 feet, supporting 6,000 pounds of cargo with internal roller systems, and transporting up to 20 combat troops. All operations must comply with FAA safety and maintenance regulations and DoD commercial aviation policies. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable method, evaluating mission capability across aircraft performance, staffing, and maintenance compliance. Invoicing is managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan with strict adherence to flight departure timelines and safety thresholds.
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NAICS: 481211
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Federal
DPAA Papua New Guinea Helicopter Requirement
Solicitation # HTC71126RE147
United States Transportation Command is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract to provide rotary-wing aviation support services in Papua New Guinea for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. The contractor must provide up to three helicopters simultaneously to support one to three remote recovery missions per year, with each mission lasting between 14 and 90 days. Required services include passenger and cargo transport, sling load operations, mission planning, and 24/7 on-call MEDEVAC capabilities. Proposed aircraft must be AS350, BK 117, Bell 212, or similar models that meet specific Performance Work Statement standards. The base period of performance runs from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2028, with four subsequent option years and a six-month extension. To be eligible for award, offerors must be rated acceptable in business compliance and technical capability. The government will utilize a best-value tradeoff process where past performance is weighted more heavily than price. Critical requirements for award include active DoD Commercial Airlift Review Board approval, a valid Air Operator Certificate from the Papua New Guinea Civil Aviation Safety Authority, and compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 1. Proposals must be submitted in four separate volumes: Business Compliance, Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. The final deadline for all new proposal submissions is November 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST, and offerors must formally acknowledge receipt of Amendments 0001 and 0002 to be considered.
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NAICS: 115112
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SLED
AS27-123 Central Utah Aerial Seeding Project Phase 1 - 2026
Solicitation # AS27-123
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and the Division of Wildlife Resources are seeking a single contract award for the Central Utah Aerial Seeding Project Phase 1 - 2026. This Invitation for Bids aims to secure a responsive and responsible vendor to perform aerial seeding across three specific project areas: the Widemouth 2 Fire Rehab Project Phase I (3,964 acres), the Watts Mtn Phase II Project (2,210 acres), and the Tower Fire Aerial Seeding Project (206 acres), totaling 6,380 acres. The performance period is strictly scheduled from November 4, 2026, through November 16, 2026. Bids must be submitted on a cost-per-acre basis, and the award will be granted to the lowest total cost responsive and responsible vendor. Technical requirements mandate that aircraft be equipped with GPS for 100% coverage and maintain a maximum 80-foot seeding swath width to prevent stripping. The use of drones is strictly prohibited, and operations must be postponed if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. Upon completion, the contractor must provide electronic coverage documentation in UTM projection North America Datum 1983. The contractor is responsible for securing flight operations from airports in Redmond, Fillmore, or Richfield, Utah. Administrative requirements include maintaining Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, as well as statutory Workers' Compensation. Vendors must certify compliance with E-Verify, anti-boycott laws regarding the State of Israel, and various non-discrimination statutes. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery and will be paid within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice. The State Entity reserves the right to inspect deliverables within 30 days of delivery to ensure conformity with the specified standards before final acceptance.
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NAICS: 115112
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Cherry Fire Aerial Seeding
Solicitation # CS27-114
The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is soliciting quotes for aerial seeding services for the Cherry Fire project in Tooele County. The scope of work involves the application of a seed mix consisting of grasses, shrubs, and forbs across 4,651 total acres at elevations between 5,700 and 6,700 feet. Specifically, the contractor must apply seed at a rate of 12 lbs/acre over 704 acres of TLA lands and 18 lbs/acre over 3,947 acres of private lands. All work must be completed by November 11, 2026. Technical requirements include the use of GPS technology to ensure 100% coverage and a requirement to begin seeding by 8:00 a.m. to minimize drift, with the government reserving the right to postpone operations if wind speeds exceed 10 miles per hour. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest cost, with bids required on a cost-per-acre basis. Selected vendors must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, as well as statutory Workers' Compensation insurance. Administrative terms specify that deliveries are F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed, with a 30-day window for the state to accept or reject deliverables. Invoices must be submitted within 30 days of delivery, and payments are due within 30 days of invoice execution. Contractors must also comply with the Utah Government Data Privacy Act and certify compliance regarding anti-boycott actions, forced labor restrictions, and E-Verify registration for personnel employed in Utah.
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NAICS: 481211
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V--Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Services, Everglad
Solicitation # 140D0426Q0654
Solicitation 140D0426Q0654 is a request for quotes for Exclusive Use Type III Helicopter Flight Services to support South Florida Parks and Preserves, specifically Everglades National Park. This single-award IDIQ contract, set aside for small businesses under NAICS 481211, has an anticipated period of performance from May 1, 2027, through April 30, 2032, with a total ceiling amount of 4,000,000 dollars. The contract includes a minimum guarantee of 230 flight hours for the base year and allows for an additional six-month option period that may be exercised multiple times throughout the performance period. The government will award the contract based on the most advantageous offer, prioritizing technical capability, organizational safety, and past performance over total evaluated price. Technical requirements mandate the proposal of two aircraft meeting minimum specifications, while personnel requirements for pilots include a commercial certificate, a second-class medical certificate, and extensive flight experience, including 1,500 total helicopter hours and 50 hours in the specific make and model offered. Awardees must adhere to strict safety management systems, specific aircraft and fuel vehicle marking standards, and Department of Labor wage determinations. Invoicing is processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform System using signed Aircraft Use Reports.
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NAICS: 481211
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Emergency Aeromedical Evacuation Services
Solicitation # W81K0026QA240
Solicitation W81K00-26-Q-A240 is a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside for an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide on-demand emergency aeromedical evacuation services. The contract supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers by providing bedside-to-bedside transport for personnel and their dependents from Bucholz Army Airfield at Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands, to medical facilities in Oahu, Hawaii. The requirement mandates 24/7/365 operational readiness, with a guaranteed patient pickup within 24 hours of notification using fixed-wing pressurized aircraft certified for long-range over-water operations. The contract structure is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), consisting of a monthly availability retainer and as-needed evacuation task orders. The period of performance spans five one-year ordering periods from November 15, 2026, through November 14, 2031. Following several amendments, the source selection strategy was changed from Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to a Past Performance Tradeoff (PPT) process. Evaluation factors include a written capability statement addressing the Performance Work Statement and a review of past performance. Contractors must comply with strict medical licensure, HIPAA, and DoD security regulations, and are required to submit a Quality Control Plan within ten days of award. Invoicing is processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.
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