Company Overview - Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings Inc is one of the nation's largest aerial firefighting companies, providing services to federal and state government agencies including the United States Forest Service both nationally and internationally [3] - The company is based in Belgrade, Montana [3] Contract Details - Bridger Aerospace secured a five-year $20 1 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with the US Department of the Interior (DOI) for two air attack and surveillance aircraft [2] - The contract supports fire and resource management activities and other government work for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Fire Service [2] Industry Trends - The 120-day Exclusive Use contract exemplifies the trend of government outsourcing aerial firefighting services [1] - The company's leading-edge sensor, surveillance, and mapping capabilities position it well to support federal and state government partners in wildfire management [1] Operational Capabilities - Bridger Aerospace's air attack and surveillance fleet is well-suited for fire detection, logistical support, aerial observation, and providing information to initial attack aircraft for direct fire suppression [1] - The company's historic contract performance enhances its ability to support government partners in wildfire management [1]
Bridger Aerospace Secures $20 Million 5-Year Contract with the U.S. Department of the Interior