Indefinite Delivery Contract 1202SB26T7518

Hydrotactical Inc., a small disadvantaged business based in Carson City, Nevada, was awarded a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $250,000 by the National Interagency Fire Center on February 6, 2026, with performance extending through May 30, 2030. This total small business set-aside contract supports water handling services across U.S. Forest Service East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9, utilizing a firm fixed price structure. The contract enables the provision of water handling equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and trained personnel to support fire suppression operations, all-hazard incident response, and prescribed project work. Hydrotactical Inc. will deliver resources capable of supporting extended operational periods, including up to 16-hour daily shifts, with pricing and availability coordinated through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs).

The underlying solicitation, posted February 4, 2025, with quotes due by March 23, 2025, sought qualified contractors to support emergency response needs across multiple regional dispatch centers. Vendors were required to maintain current System for Award Management (SAM) registration, valid Unique Entity Identification numbers, and appropriate login credentials to participate. The contract allows optional use by interagency cooperators including the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, reflecting the cross-agency demand for rapid deployment of specialized water handling resources. Annual reviews are conducted by the U.S. Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Regional Program Office to assess the potential for expanding contractor resources or adding new providers, ensuring the contract remains responsive to evolving wildland fire and natural resource management requirements.