Water handling for east zone regions 1, 2, 4, and 9

Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
1202SB26T7541
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
0

Award facts

Opportunity
Last date to order 16% complete
IDV ceiling
$250,000.00
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
PSC
F003 Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Competed under SAP · 10 offers Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

Written by GovTribe AI ·

Special Operation Fire Unit, LLC, a small disadvantaged business entity based in Lawrence, Michigan, was awarded a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $250,000 by the National Interagency Fire Center on February 6, 2026, for water handling services supporting the U.S. Forest Service's East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 through May 30, 2030. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price, total small business set-aside agreement utilizing the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system to issue Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) for emergency fire suppression, all-hazard incident response, and prescribed project work. The contractor delivers critical water handling resources including Type 1–6 fire engines, support water tenders (Type 1–3), and tactical water tenders (Type 1–2), complemented by trained personnel, equipment transportation, and logistical support. Performance locations include dispatch centers throughout the East Zone regions, with contractual flexibility to accommodate up to 16-hour daily operational shifts and optional utilization by interagency partners including the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs.

The original solicitation, posted February 4, 2025, with quotes due March 23, 2025, sought qualified contractors capable of providing comprehensive water handling equipment, materials, supplies, and trained personnel to support time-sensitive wildland fire and emergency response operations across geographically dispersed regions. Vendors were required to maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) numbers, and proper account credentials for the procurement process. Between July and September 2025, Special Operation Fire Unit, LLC demonstrated sustained contract performance by executing four firm fixed-price delivery orders totaling approximately $240,683 across U.S. Forest Service regions, with performance locations in Redding, California, and Prineville, Oregon, establishing a track record of timely resource mobilization and personnel deployment for federal emergency response requirements.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 1202SB26T7541?

1202SB26T7541 was awarded to Special Operation Fire Unit, LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on February 6, 2026.

How much is contract 1202SB26T7541 worth?

1202SB26T7541's own ceiling is $250,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.

Which agency awarded contract 1202SB26T7541?

Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB26T7541, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).

Who can order from contract 1202SB26T7541?

1202SB26T7541 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.

Was contract 1202SB26T7541 competed?

The extent of competition for 1202SB26T7541 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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