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WESTERN PILOT SERVICE INC

UEI: D1EDE26HUMV5CAGE: 3DXH1

WESTERN PILOT SERVICE INC is a federal contractor, registered under UEI D1EDE26HUMV5 and CAGE code 3DXH1. It has been awarded $199,516,430 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation, Support Activities for Forestry, and Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. Top awarding agencies include Department Of The Interior and Other agencies (1 agencies, <0.5% each).

Contact Information

Registration and classification details

Registration

UEI Code

D1EDE26HUMV5

CAGE Code

3DXH1

Entity Structure

Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)

Established

N/A

Business Classifications

For Profit OrganizationService-Disabled Veteran-Owned BusinessVeteran-Owned Business

NAICS Codes

115310Support Activities for Forestry(Primary)
324199All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
481211Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation
481212Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
481219Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
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Federal Contracting Overview

Award totals, agency breakdown, NAICS distribution, and geographic footprint.

AI Capability Profile

Western Pilot Service Inc. specializes in providing aerial firefighting and forest resource support services, primarily through the operation of single-engine air tankers (SEAT) for federal land management agencies. The company delivers critical on-call and exclusive-use flight services to suppress ...

Western Pilot Service Inc. specializes in providing aerial firefighting and forest resource support services, primarily through the operation of single-engine air tankers (SEAT) for federal land management agencies. The company delivers critical on-call and exclusive-use flight services to suppress wildfires, conduct aerial reconnaissance, and support incident command systems across rugged, remote terrain. Their technical expertise includes precision aerial delivery of fire retardant and water, mission planning under dynamic weather conditions, and coordination with ground crews and multi-agency incident management teams. A key differentiator is their ability to maintain rapid-response readiness across multiple geographic regions, ensuring reliable airborne support during peak fire seasons with minimal lead time. The contractor maintains a longstanding and consistent relationship with the Department of the Interior, supporting the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and U.S. Forest Service in wildfire suppression and forest health operations. They also serve the Department of Agriculture with specialized aviation services, though recent awards in petroleum refining suggest potential diversification into energy infrastructure support, possibly involving aerial monitoring or logistical coordination for fuel transport or pipeline operations. Western Pilot Service Inc. operates primarily under NAICS 115310, which encompasses support activities for forestry, including aerial firefighting, surveying, and resource monitoring. Their market positioning centers on high-reliability, mission-critical aviation services for federal land and natural resource agencies, with deep integration into the National Interagency Fire Center framework. While petroleum refining contracts appear as a secondary activity, their core identity remains rooted in wildland fire response. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business structured as a 2L entity, Western Pilot Service Inc. is certified to compete for federal set-aside contracts. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company leverages its regional presence to support operations across the Western U.S., positioning itself as a trusted provider of agile, government-qualified aviation services in high-risk environmental zones.

Key Performance Metrics

Awards Count

232

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Active

5

Currently performing

Completed

227

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Award Analytics & Distribution

Awards by Agency
Department Of The Interior$198.9M99.7%
Other agencies (1 agencies, <0.5% each)$633.8K0.3%
Awards by NAICS
Awards by Agency Over Time
Awards by Place of Performance

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NAICS: 115310
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San Poil Forest stocking Survey 2027
Solicitation # Stocking Survey 2027
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for five stocking survey contracts (SP-01-SSUR-27 through SP-05-SSUR-27) to be performed on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work covers approximately 1,443 acres and 2,241 plots across the .30 mile, Swawilla, Summit North, and Williams Flats areas. Contractors are required to conduct survival and stocking surveys, submitting a detailed work plan that includes estimated daily acreage and completion schedules. Performance is measured by a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) who inspects at least 20 percent of plots; an accuracy rate of 85 percent or greater is required for acceptance, while full payment is tied to an accuracy rate of 95 percent and above. A 20 percent holdback will be withheld from all payments until all contract requirements are fulfilled. Award evaluations are based on technical qualifications and price reasonableness, with a strong preference given to certified Indian preference eligible firms. Bidders must submit a comprehensive packet including a Debarment Form, Title ID Certification, Bid Evaluation Form, and a TERO Compliance and Utilization Form. Additionally, contractors must provide liability insurance and adhere to tribal Occupational Safety Health Administration (IOSHA) standards. Those utilizing subcontractors or employees must submit a contracting and training plan to the TERO office. Failure to meet quality standards requires the contractor to rework the affected unit at no cost to the Tribe within two days of notification.
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NAICS: 115310
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San Poil Forest, 3 commercial thinning contracts
Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry and the Tribal Employment Rights Office, is soliciting bids for three commercial pre-commercial thinning contracts located in the 30 Mile Logging area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work involves thinning operations across three specific units: SP-06-PCT-27 (39.7 acres), SP-07-PCT-27 (33.0 acres), and SP-08-PCT-27 (37.0 acres). Key technical requirements include the felling of overtopped or suppressed trees, the removal of all mistletoe-infected trees, and specific slash management to create a uniform fuel bed. Quality standards mandate that stumps be cut below five inches and that brush or hardwoods interfering with leave trees be cleared within a four-foot radius. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled 30 Mile PCT 2027 and deposited in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 2, 2026. The award process emphasizes Indian Preference and requires bidders to provide a bid per acre and a total bid price. Essential submission documents include a work plan, bid sheet, debarment certification, TERO compliance forms, and proof of liability insurance. Contractors must also obtain a BIA Trader License and adhere to TOSHA safety standards. Payment terms include a 20 percent withholding until final approval, with partial payments authorized for units exceeding 10 acres. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative and the complete removal of all debris from the units.
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NAICS: 115310
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F--BLM WRFO Crooks Park Cut & Pile
Solicitation # 140DWF27QL001
Solicitation 140DWF27QL001 is a request for quotes issued by the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office for fuels management services at Crooks Park, located approximately 20 miles east of Meeker, Colorado. The project requires the manual cutting and piling of standing and downed trees, seedlings, saplings, brush, and excess slash across approximately 25 acres to reduce wildland fire risk. The work involves mixed conifer and aspen vegetation and must be performed using contractor-furnished crews and chainsaws. The period of performance is scheduled from July 16, 2027, to November 15, 2027, with a requirement to meet a minimum Acceptable Quality Level of 85 percent. This procurement is a total set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 and will be awarded as a firm fixed-price contract using the lowest price technically acceptable selection method. To be considered, offerors must be active in SAM.gov and provide their UEI and CAGE code along with a technical capability narrative of no more than five pages, evidence of two relevant projects completed or ongoing by the prime contractor within the last five years, and pricing. Quotes are due by October 30, 2026, at 2:30 PM MT and must be submitted via email to the contracting officer. Payment for completed work will be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform.
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NAICS: 115310
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MARKET INDEX PRICES FOR USE IN FOREST MANAGEMENT
Solicitation # 12318726Q0224
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a firm-fixed-price requirements contract for the purchase of market index price data to ensure fair and transparent valuation of stumpage for timber sales west of the 100th meridian. The contractor will be responsible for developing an index log and generating quarterly composite index prices in dollars per thousand board feet for seven species groups. Key technical requirements include ensuring indices are representative of Western sawmill production with a sampling error of no more than 5 percent at a 95 percent confidence level, based on at least 50 percent of the lumber volume produced for each species group between January 2027 and December 2028. The period of performance consists of a 12-month base period from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods and a potential six-month extension. Award will be based on best value, with technical capability, approach, and past performance weighted more heavily than price. Deliverables include a final index log update methodology due by January 1, 2027, and quarterly index prices starting on the same date. All electronic submissions must be Section 508 compliant and submitted via the US Treasury Invoice Processing Platform for payment. Proposals must be submitted in separate technical and price volumes by November 2, 2026.
USDA Forest Service

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NAICS: 115310
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Slash Pine and Longleaf Pine Planting Services – Goethe State Forest
Solicitation # ITB FFS 26 27 45
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking competitive bids for tree planting services covering approximately 480 acres within the Goethe State Forest in Levy County, Florida. The scope of work is divided into two primary sites: the Otter Creek Tract, which requires machine planting of bare-root slash pine seedlings on approximately 454 acres, and the Daniels Island Tract, which requires hand planting of containerized longleaf pine seedlings on approximately 26 acres. Both sites target a density of 726 trees per acre. All seedlings will be provided by the Florida Forest Service, and the contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and supervision. Planting activities are scheduled to occur between December 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor offering the lowest grand total price. Bidders must submit sealed physical packages containing a signed price sheet, acknowledgment form, three references, and required certifications regarding lobbying, debarment, and the boycott of Israel. Preference may be given to certified business enterprises, drug-free workplace programs, or commodities produced within Florida. Awarded vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and automobile liability of 300,000 dollars. Performance is subject to strict quality standards, requiring at least 90 percent of seedlings to be planted satisfactorily, with inspections conducted by a Florida Forest Service representative.
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NAICS: 481211
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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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