Indefinite Delivery Contract 1202SB26T7528

Wildfire Resources & Services Inc., a Montana-based small business contractor, was awarded a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the National Interagency Fire Center for water handling services supporting the U.S. Forest Service in East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9. The contract, valued at $250,000 and set aside for total small businesses, became effective February 6, 2026, with a completion date of May 30, 2030. The contract vehicle facilitates rapid deployment of water handling equipment, personnel, and related fire suppression resources through task orders issued via the Virtual Incident Procurement system, with historical task order values ranging from $4,000 to $45,000 and durations as brief as one day. The firm fixed price structure allows for flexible resource mobilization during fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work across multiple regions.

The solicitation targeted vendors capable of providing comprehensive water handling support, including equipment, materials, supplies, trained personnel, and transportation services to meet emergency response needs. Qualified vendors were required to maintain active System for Award Management registration, valid Unique Entity Identifier numbers, and Login.gov accounts, with quotes evaluated on their ability to deliver timely support across regional dispatch centers. The contract accommodates up to 16-hour daily operational shifts and permits optional use by interagency cooperators including the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, reflecting the broad applicability of water handling resources across federal wildfire management operations. Annual reviews by the U.S. Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Regional Program Office enable contract adjustments and potential addition of resources or contractors to maintain operational effectiveness.