Indefinite Delivery Contract 1202SB25T7700

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in the East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 has awarded a $250,000 multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for water handling services to support fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The contract, set aside for small businesses, utilizes the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system to issue Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) to vendors capable of providing equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and trained personnel. Dry Lightning Wildland Firefighters LLC, a for-profit limited liability company registered in SAM.gov, was awarded this IDC to offer comprehensive water handling support across the specified regions. The contract period runs through May 31, 2025, with the USFS reserving the option to add new contractors or resources annually. Vendors are expected to select dispatch centers closest to their resource location to ensure efficient and cost-effective emergency response, understanding that wildland fire support locations are unpredictable and may require rapid deployment.

The original solicitation, a pre-solicitation notice, described the USFS's intent to competitively award multiple I-BPAs for water handling services. The opportunity was designated as a total small business set-aside, with proposed rates expected to accommodate up to 16-hour daily shifts. While specific award values were not disclosed, the contract allows for optional use by interagency cooperators including the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. The solicitation focused on qualifying vendors capable of meeting the government's critical and timely emergency response needs across the specified regions.