Indefinite Delivery Contract 1202SB25T7621

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in the East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 has awarded a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to RM Sutherland Const. & Mech LLC, a self-certified small disadvantaged business, to provide water handling services in support of fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The $250,000 IDC, which has a period of performance through May 30, 2030, will utilize the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system to award multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) for water handling resources and personnel. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, allowing the USFS to rapidly mobilize water handling equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and trained personnel from small business contractors during emergency incidents. Proposed rates under the IDC are based on up to 16-hour daily shifts, with payment determined by the agreement rates in effect at the time of order. The contract also allows for optional use by other federal agencies such as the Department of the Interior and National Park Service.

The original solicitation sought quotes from vendors capable of providing comprehensive water handling support across the East Zone regions, focusing on the ability to meet emergency response needs in a timely manner. Vendors were expected to select the dispatch center closest to their resource location to ensure efficient and cost-effective emergency response. The solicitation was issued as a pre-solicitation, with quotes due by March 23, 2025, and the government evaluating vendors based on their qualifications and proposed capabilities.