Indefinite Delivery Contract 1204H126T7721

Mcnealy Excavating Inc., a small business contractor based in Washougal, Washington, was awarded a $250,000 multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract on February 6, 2026, by the National Interagency Fire Center to provide miscellaneous heavy equipment services exclusively for Region 6 of the Pacific Northwest. This total small business set-aside contract, which extends through May 28, 2029, covers the procurement of heavy construction equipment, qualified operators, and associated personnel to support wildland fire suppression, prescribed project work, and all-hazard incident response operations. The contractor is responsible for providing equipment, personnel, training, and certifications as specified. The contract operates under a firm fixed price structure and enables rapid mobilization of critical resources such as excavators, dozers, and masticators to support land management and emergency operations across the region.

The original pre-solicitation notice, posted February 1, 2024, sought multiple blanket purchase agreements from small businesses to establish a pool of qualified contractors capable of meeting response time requirements within designated dispatch centers in the Pacific Northwest. Evaluation of proposals was based on proposed rates for 16-hour daily shifts, technical qualifications supported by photographic documentation, and socioeconomic status considerations. The solicitation stipulated that all costs—including equipment operation, maintenance, personnel, and certification—be embedded in the proposed rates. This procurement structure allows the Forest Service to competitively leverage multiple contract holders to efficiently source heavy equipment and specialized personnel for wildland fire management and forest restoration initiatives across Region 6, with dispatch assignments based on contractor proximity and resource availability.