Indefinite Delivery Contract 1202SB26T7366

This indefinite delivery contract, awarded February 6, 2026, by the National Interagency Fire Center to Cutting Edge Contractors Inc. (doing business as CE Equipment), provides water handling services and resources to support wildland fire suppression and all-hazard incident response across U.S. Forest Service East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9. The contract carries a ceiling value of $250,000 with a firm fixed price structure and extends through May 30, 2030. As a multiple award indefinite delivery vehicle set aside for total small business, this contract enables rapid procurement of critical water handling resources, including equipment, supplies, transportation, and trained personnel to support emergency response operations. Cutting Edge Contractors Inc., a woman-owned small business and economically disadvantaged women-owned small business certified contractor based in Las Vegas, Nevada, was selected based on its established capability to provide heavy equipment and emergency response services across western U.S. regions, particularly through its extensive experience with the U.S. Forest Service.

The original solicitation, posted February 4, 2025, with quotes due March 23, 2025, sought multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement awards through the Virtual Incident Procurement system for water handling resources capable of supporting up to 16-hour daily operational shifts. Prospective vendors were required to maintain active System for Award Management registration, valid Unique Entity Identification numbers, and established dispatch capabilities positioned at regional centers for efficient emergency deployment. The contract supports U.S. Forest Service fire and aviation management operations and permits optional usage by interagency cooperators including the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Annual contract reviews by the U.S. Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Regional Program Office allow for evaluation of additional contractor resources, ensuring the vehicle maintains capability to meet the unpredictable and dynamic requirements of wildland fire management across multiple regions.