Indefinite Delivery Contract 1204H126T7190

JNJ Contracting LLC, operating as Hydrostorm, was awarded a $250,000 Indefinite Delivery Contract by the National Interagency Fire Center on February 6, 2026, for water handling equipment and services supporting wildland fire suppression and all-hazard incident response across the Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6). The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside with multiple-award status, extends through May 29, 2030, and was procured through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. The scope encompasses the provision and deployment of specialized firefighting equipment including Type 3, 4, 5, and 6 fire engines; Type 1, 2, and 3 support water tenders; and Type 1 and 2 tactical water tenders. Beyond equipment provision, the contractor supplies personnel resources, transportation, materials, and comprehensive support services required to augment federal firefighting capabilities during fire season and emergency response operations across the western United States.

The original solicitation, posted February 4, 2025, with quotes due March 21, 2025, sought small businesses to establish Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) through competitive selection to support emergency incident response, prescribed project work, and potential interagency cooperative efforts. Contractors were required to maintain active System for Award Management registration and valid Unique Entity IDs to participate, with all communication and rate negotiations conducted via the VIPR system. Proposed rates were to be structured on up to 16-hour daily shifts, with payment determined by rates specified in the agreement at time of order. The procurement mechanism reflects the Forest Service's strategic approach to maintaining flexible and responsive access to specialized fire suppression resources on an as-needed basis, enabling rapid deployment of equipment and trained personnel during peak fire season and emergency incident management across the region.