Heavy equipment with water for regions 1,2,4, and 9 (east zone)
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1202SB26T7653
- Awardee
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James K Austin UEI JTKQF152P8C9
- Awarding agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 1 $112,444 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment with Water for Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 (East Zone) Pre-Solicitation · 1202SB25Q7005 · Posted Feb 5, 2025
- Combined order value
- $112,444 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 16% complete
- IDV ceiling 22% used
- $500,000.00
- Maximum order
- $250,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- All agencies
- Contracting staff
- 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 James K Austin, doing business as Austin Logging, on February 6, 2026, with a ceiling of $500,000.00 and an ultimate completion date of May 21, 2030. This is a total small business set-aside, firm fixed-price contract.
The contract procures heavy equipment with water for fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work in U.S. Forest Service Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 (East Zone). Equipment includes skidders, soft tracks, and pumper cats, with personnel deployments available for up to 16 hours per day. Performance occurs across the four specified regions to support wildland fire management and emergency response operations.
The solicitation, posted February 5, 2025, with a due date of March 26, 2025, was structured as an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) with competitive award and multiple anticipated awards across the regions. Vendors were required to maintain active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, valid email, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) registration, and to propose rates based on the 16-hour daily shift specification. The procurement enabled interagency cooperation, with optional use authorized for the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The period of performance runs from the award date through May 21, 2030. James K Austin is self-certified as a small disadvantaged business sole proprietorship located in Marengo, Indiana.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| James k austin IDNCF000349 E37 | Forest Service | $112,444 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification | $0 | |
| Change Order | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SB26T7653?
1202SB26T7653 was awarded to James K Austin by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on February 6, 2026.
How much is contract 1202SB26T7653 worth?
Orders under 1202SB26T7653 have obligated $112,444. 1202SB26T7653's own ceiling is $500,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1202SB26T7653?
1 order has been placed under 1202SB26T7653, the latest on August 13, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SB26T7653?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB26T7653, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SB26T7653?
1202SB26T7653 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 1202SB26T7653 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SB26T7653 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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