Indefinite Delivery Contract 1202SB26T7123

Western Fire Resources, LLC, a small business based in Canadian, Texas, was awarded a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $250,000 by the National Interagency Fire Center on February 6, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of May 6, 2030. This firm fixed price contract, set aside for total small business competition, provides water handling services for fire suppression and all-hazard incident support in Forest Service Regions 3 and 8. The contracted services encompass equipment, personnel, transportation, and logistical resources necessary to support wildland fire protection, emergency response, and prescribed project work. Performance locations include specified dispatch centers within these regions, with vendor selection prioritized based on proximity to incident locations and demonstrated capability to meet emergency response timelines. The contract operates as an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement through the Virtual Incident Procurement system, enabling rapid deployment of critical firefighting resources during active fire seasons.

The procurement mechanism allows for flexible task order issuance with rates and payments determined annually, subject to government review and potential adjustment. Eligible end-users extend beyond the Forest Service to include interagency cooperators such as the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, expanding the operational scope of contracted services. The contract structure supports up to 16-hour daily shift operations, reflecting the intensive resource demands of wildland fire management. As part of the Forest Service's broader water handling procurement strategy across multiple regions, this award positions Western Fire Resources as one of several qualified contractors capable of providing essential fire suppression support infrastructure, contributing to the agency's ability to maintain rapid incident response capabilities across the specified geographic areas.