Water handling for east zone regions 1, 2, 4, and 9
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1202SB26T7490
- Awardee
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Buscher Engines, Inc. UEI J6VMQAB7F8A4
- Awarding agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 2 $102,746 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 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
- $102,746 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 17% complete
- IDV ceiling 21% 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 a multiple-award indefinite-delivery contract to Buscher Engines, Inc., a woman-owned small business, on February 6, 2026, with a $500,000 ceiling. The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside and has an ultimate completion date of May 30, 2030.
The IDIQ covers water handling equipment, engines, parts, and related services to support wildland fire suppression and all-hazard incident response across East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9. Work is performed in multiple states within those regions, with optional use authorized for interagency cooperators including the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The originating solicitation, posted February 4, 2025, and closed March 23, 2025, sought quotes for water handling resources and personnel to support fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The contract uses the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system to issue incident Blanket Purchase Agreements, with rates supporting up to 16-hour daily shifts. Vendors compete for regional dispatch center assignments based on resource location proximity.
The contract is firm fixed price. Under this and a related IDIQ with the National Interagency Fire Center, Buscher Engines has generated over $200,000 in delivery orders supplying engines, equipment, and vehicles to Forest Service regions across the western United States.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buscher engines, INC UTFIF260341 E160 | Forest Service | $83,200 | |
| Buscher engines, INC NVHTF040303 E64 | Forest Service | $19,546 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SB26T7490?
1202SB26T7490 was awarded to Buscher Engines, Inc. by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on February 6, 2026.
How much is contract 1202SB26T7490 worth?
Orders under 1202SB26T7490 have obligated $102,746. 1202SB26T7490's own ceiling is $500,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1202SB26T7490?
2 orders have been placed under 1202SB26T7490, the latest on August 5, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SB26T7490?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB26T7490, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SB26T7490?
1202SB26T7490 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 1202SB26T7490 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SB26T7490 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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