Bridger Aerospace secures new contract with the US Department of the Interior

Bridger Aerospace recently announced that it has 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 in support of fire and resource management activities and other government work for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska Fire Service.

Sam Davis, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Bridger Aerospace, commented: “Our air attack and surveillance fleet is ideally suited to serve the DOI and the State of Alaska to support their fire and resource management activities, including fire detection, logistical support and aerial observation, as well as the provision of information to initial attack aircraft focused on direct and immediate fire suppression.

“This 120-day exclusive use contract is an excellent example of the trend for government outsourcing of aerial firefighting. With our leading-edge sensor, surveillance and mapping capabilities and historic contract performance, we continue to be well positioned to support our federal and state government partners in the growing battle against wildfires.”

Bridger Aerospace recently mobilized its Super Scooper aircraft to California to assist in firefighting efforts.