Heavy equipment with water for regions 1,2,4, and 9 (east zone)
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded
- Contract number
- 1202SB26T7709
- Awardee
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Welch Bros LLC UEI DH2NY4JW8XW6
- 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 a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract to Welch Bros LLC on February 6, 2026, with a ceiling of $500,000.00 for heavy equipment with water services in Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 (East Zone). This is a total small business set-aside, firm fixed price contract that runs through May 21, 2030.
Welch Bros LLC is a small disadvantaged business providing wildland firefighting equipment and services. Performance encompasses heavy equipment and water resources for fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work across the specified regions, with equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and personnel provided under proposed rates based on up to 16-hour daily shifts.
The contract originated from a USDA Forest Service Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) solicitation posted February 5, 2025, with responses due March 26, 2025. The procurement anticipated multiple I-BPA awards and designated interagency cooperation through optional use by the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs subject to their administrative terms. The Forest Service Fire and Aviation Management Regional Program Office will conduct annual reviews to potentially add contractors or resources during the contract period. Vendors were evaluated on technical capabilities and socioeconomic status, with consideration given to disadvantaged business categories.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SB26T7709?
1202SB26T7709 was awarded to Welch Bros LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on February 6, 2026.
How much is contract 1202SB26T7709 worth?
1202SB26T7709's own ceiling is $500,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SB26T7709?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB26T7709, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SB26T7709?
1202SB26T7709 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 1202SB26T7709 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SB26T7709 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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