Water handling for regions 3 and 8
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1202SB26T7171
- Awardee
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Bowers WFS LLC UEI VBZ5JNXKPBP1
- Awarding agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 4 $151,306 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
- $151,306 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 16% complete
- IDV ceiling 30% 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 Bowers WFS LLC, a small-business sole proprietor, on February 6, 2026, with a contract ceiling of $500,000 and an ultimate completion date of May 6, 2030. This is a Total Small Business set-aside multiple-award contract.
Bowers WFS LLC provides wildland fire water handling services, including specialized equipment, transportation, lodging, and trained personnel for water delivery during fire suppression and all-hazard incident response. Place of performance covers Regions 3 and 8 of the Forest Service, spanning the southwestern and south-central United States.
The originating solicitation sought water handling services through a Virtual Incident Procurement Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement. The Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Regional Program Office evaluated vendor capabilities based on proximity to dispatch centers and ability to meet emergency response timelines, with rates proposed for up to 16-hour daily shifts. The contract permits optional use by interagency cooperators including the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The prime contractor operates entirely under small-business set-asides and performs all work directly with no subcontract footprint. Work is conducted under firm fixed-price terms with cost recovery on rates and annual renewals subject to government review.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers WFS LLC | Forest Service | $66,604 | |
| Bowers WFS LLC | Forest Service | $38,052 | |
| Bowers WFS LLC | Forest Service | $17,600 | |
| Bowers WFS LLC | Forest Service | $29,050 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SB26T7171?
1202SB26T7171 was awarded to Bowers WFS LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on February 6, 2026.
How much is contract 1202SB26T7171 worth?
Orders under 1202SB26T7171 have obligated $151,306. 1202SB26T7171's own ceiling is $500,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1202SB26T7171?
4 orders have been placed under 1202SB26T7171, the latest on August 28, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SB26T7171?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB26T7171, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SB26T7171?
1202SB26T7171 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 1202SB26T7171 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SB26T7171 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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