Indefinite Delivery Contract 12569R26T7175

Miller Timber Services, Inc. has been awarded a $250,000 Indefinite Delivery Contract by the National Interagency Fire Center, designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with a multiple-award structure. The contract period extends through May 30, 2030, and encompasses the provision of heavy equipment with water capabilities for fire suppression and all-hazard incident response across U.S. Forest Service Regions 3, 5, and 6. The contractor will supply fully equipped and personnel-ready resources, including specialized equipment such as water tenders and heavy machinery, capable of supporting wildland fire suppression, prescribed project work, and emergency incident response operations. Task orders issued under this Indefinite Delivery Vehicle will be structured through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement system, with compensation based on established rates for up to 16-hour daily shifts as determined at the time of order issuance.

The original solicitation, posted February 5, 2025, with quotes due March 25, 2025, sought multiple contractors to support the Forest Service's fire suppression and all-hazard incident needs through a competitive small business set-aside process. Vendors were required to propose equipment and personnel resources capable of nationwide deployment, with dispatch agreements awarded to regional centers selected based on resource location proximity to ensure rapid incident response. The contract award to Miller Timber Services reflects the contractor's established capability in delivering specialized forestry and emergency response services, including trained personnel and heavy equipment, with optional use authorized for interagency cooperators such as the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs under their respective administrative frameworks.