Indefinite Delivery Contract 1202SB26T7465

White Horse Forestry, Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Alberton, Montana, was awarded a Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Contract by the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) on February 6, 2026, with a ceiling value of $250,000 and an ultimate completion date of May 30, 2030. This multiple-award, total small business set-aside contract is designated as part of the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) program and addresses water handling requirements for East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9. The contract enables NIFC and the U.S. Forest Service to rapidly procure water handling equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and trained personnel to support fire suppression operations, all-hazard incident response, and prescribed project work across the specified western regions.

The underlying solicitation, posted on February 4, 2025, with a quote due date of March 23, 2025, sought qualified contractors to provide comprehensive water handling services through Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) under the VIPR system. Contractor qualifications included active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, valid Unique Entity ID numbers, and demonstrated capability to deliver timely support across multiple dispatch centers. The contract structure accommodates up to 16-hour daily operational shifts with payment determined by rates established at the time of order issuance. The award allows for optional utilization by interagency cooperators including the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, with annual government reviews for potential contractor or resource expansion throughout the contract performance period.