Heavy equipment with water for regions 1,2,4, and 9 (east zone)
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 1202SB26T7657
- Awardee
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Joe Hester Logging, LLC UEI ECTHJXC6F2U8
- Awarding agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 0
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
- Last date to order 16% complete
- IDV ceiling
- $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 an indefinite-delivery contract to Joe Hester Logging, LLC on February 6, 2026, for heavy equipment with water capabilities in Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 (East Zone) with a ceiling value of $500,000. This is a multiple-award, total small business set-aside with firm fixed pricing.
The contract extends from the award date through May 21, 2030. Performance supports fire suppression, all-hazard incident response, and prescribed project work across the specified regions. Joe Hester Logging, a small business, supplies equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and personnel necessary to meet agreement specifications, with proposed rates based on up to 16-hour daily shifts.
The procurement originated from a Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system solicitation posted February 5, 2025, due March 26, 2025. The solicitation contemplated multiple I-BPA awards and designated this as a total small business set-aside. The agreements enable interagency cooperation, with optional use authorized for other federal agencies including the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs, subject to their administrative terms. Annual reviews by the Forest Service's Fire and Aviation Management Regional Program Office may result in additions of contractors or resources during the contract period.
Transactions
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| Modification | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SB26T7657?
1202SB26T7657 was awarded to Joe Hester Logging, LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on February 6, 2026.
How much is contract 1202SB26T7657 worth?
1202SB26T7657's own ceiling is $500,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SB26T7657?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB26T7657, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SB26T7657?
1202SB26T7657 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 1202SB26T7657 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SB26T7657 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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