Indefinite Delivery Contract 1204H125T7238

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, specifically the Region 6 Pacific Northwest Region, has awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to Bhumble Soils, a woman-owned small business, to provide water handling equipment and services for fire suppression and all-hazard incident response. The IDC, valued at up to $250,000 over 3 years, was awarded as a total small business set-aside and establishes blanket purchase agreements for the procurement of water handling resources, including engines, support water tenders, and tactical water tenders. The contractor is responsible for providing the necessary equipment, materials, transportation, and personnel to meet the agreement specifications. The contract aims to create a flexible and responsive mechanism for the Forest Service to quickly obtain critical water handling support for wildland fire and emergency incident management across the Pacific Northwest region. Task orders under this IDC will be issued as needed, with delivery orders ranging from short-term equipment rentals to more comprehensive service provisions.

The original solicitation was issued electronically through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system, with quotes due by March 21, 2025. The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, and the government anticipates awarding multiple preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) through competitive selection. Vendors must have a valid email address, Unique Entity ID (UEI) number, active System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and a Login.gov account to participate in the VIPR system. The contract will enable the Forest Service to support emergency incident response, prescribed project work, and potential interagency cooperative efforts across the region.