CONTRACT AWARD: $224,394,412 to provide rotary-wing airlift support in Afghanistan
According to the Department of Defense a company out of Aurora, Oregon, has been awarded an option year modification to contract HTC711-17-D-R018 in the estimated amount of $224,394,412.
This modification, P00008, provides rotary wing airlift support within the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, configured to simultaneously transport passengers and cargo.
Work will be performed in Afghanistan. The option period of performance is Sept. 1, 2019, to Aug. 31, 2020.
AWARDEE
Columbia Helicopters Inc. is an aircraft manufacturing and operator company based in Aurora, Oregon, United States. They are known for operating tandem rotor helicopters; in present times, exclusively the Boeing Vertol 107 and Boeing Vertol 234. These helicopters are used in stream restoration and forestry including Heli-Logging, aerial firefighting, oil exploration, construction, government support, film production, disaster response and many other activities. In addition the company operates a large FAA Repair Station supporting customers around the world.