Water handling for east zone regions 1, 2, 4, and 9
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1202SB26T7318
- Awardee
-
Mervin Bishop UEI MQJSAL4KFA17
- Awarding agency
-
Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 1 $89,286 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 Pre-Solicitation · 1202SB25Q7003 · Posted Feb 4, 2025
- Combined order value
- $89,286 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 16% complete
- IDV ceiling 18% 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
-
- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The National Interagency Fire Center awarded a multiple-award indefinite delivery contract to Mervin Bishop, doing business as Bishop Enterprises 1, with a ceiling value of $500,000 on February 6, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside contract.
Performance spans U.S. Forest Service East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 to support fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The contract solicitation, issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system, sought water handling equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and trained personnel capable of supporting up to 16-hour daily operational shifts. Performance runs through May 30, 2030.
The contract is structured as multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) allowing the Forest Service to issue task orders for specialized water handling resources including water tanker trucks, water trailers, portable tanks, and related personnel and project management support. Recent task orders under this vehicle and Bishop Enterprises 1's prior water-handling delivery orders have typically ranged from approximately $12,000 to $68,000. Optional use extends to Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs cooperators. The Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Regional Program Office retains the authority to annually review contract coverage and add new contractors during the performance period.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mervin bishop | Forest Service | $89,286 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SB26T7318?
1202SB26T7318 was awarded to Mervin Bishop by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on February 6, 2026.
How much is contract 1202SB26T7318 worth?
Orders under 1202SB26T7318 have obligated $89,286. 1202SB26T7318's own ceiling is $500,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1202SB26T7318?
1 order has been placed under 1202SB26T7318, the latest on August 16, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SB26T7318?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB26T7318, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SB26T7318?
1202SB26T7318 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 1202SB26T7318 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SB26T7318 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
On GovTribe
See this IDV's full record
- Every order and transaction
- The awardee's other awards and teaming partners
- Similar IDVs and recompete opportunities
- Ask GovTribe AI about this IDV