Water handling for regions 3 and 8
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1202SB26T7097
- Awardee
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J3 Contracting, Inc. UEI TC3TEABPVJC3
- Awarding agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 8 $303,473 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Regions 3 and 8 Pre-Solicitation · 1202SB25Q7002 · Posted Feb 4, 2025
- Combined order value
- $303,473 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 17% complete
- IDV ceiling 61% used
- $500,000.00
- Maximum order
- $250,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- All agencies
- Funding agency
- National Interagency Fire Center Fire and Aviation Management, Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 115310 Support Activities for Forestry
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 10 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The National Interagency Fire Center awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract to J3 Contracting, Inc. on February 6, 2026, with a contract ceiling of $500,000 for water handling services in Forest Service Regions 3 and 8. This is a total small business set-aside and one of multiple awards issued under the same procurement.
Work is performed across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming for Region 3 (Southwestern) and Region 8 operations. The IDIQ supports wildland fire suppression and all-hazard incident response, procuring equipment rental, personnel deployment, transportation, and logistical resources necessary for fire suppression, emergency response, and prescribed fire operations. Services include water tenders, tactical water tenders, and associated contractor personnel.
The contract runs through May 6, 2030, on a firm fixed-price basis. The originating solicitation, posted February 4, 2025, with a due date of March 10, 2025, was issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement system as an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement and designated as a total small business set-aside with multiple awards anticipated. Vendor selection prioritized resources by proximity to dispatch centers and ability to meet emergency response timelines, with quotes evaluated on water-handling capabilities and proposed rates based on up to 16-hour daily shifts.
J3 Contracting, Inc. is a small business based in Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Task orders issued under this IDIQ and related vehicles range from under $5,000 to over $310,000. The company operates exclusively as a prime contractor under total small business set-asides and does not subcontract.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| J3 contracting, INC. AROUF002774 E4 | Forest Service | $6,147 | |
| J3 contracting, INC. AROUF002629 E4 | Forest Service | $2,875 | |
| J3 contracting, INC. AROUF002862 E4 | Forest Service | $28,220 | |
| J3 contracting, INC. AROUF002645 E4 | Forest Service | $23,948 | |
| J3 contracting, INC. AROUF000009 E4 | Forest Service | $11,908 | |
| J3 contracting, INC. | Forest Service | $61,750 | |
| J3 contracting, INC. | Forest Service | $109,250 | |
| J3 contracting, INC. | Forest Service | $59,375 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SB26T7097?
1202SB26T7097 was awarded to J3 Contracting, Inc. by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on February 6, 2026.
How much is contract 1202SB26T7097 worth?
Orders under 1202SB26T7097 have obligated $303,473. 1202SB26T7097's own ceiling is $500,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1202SB26T7097?
8 orders have been placed under 1202SB26T7097, the latest on September 22, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SB26T7097?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB26T7097, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SB26T7097?
1202SB26T7097 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 1202SB26T7097 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SB26T7097 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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