The key products and services being delivered under this federal Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) awarded by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to Michael Kirack Construction, Inc. are water handling equipment and related services for fire suppression and emergency response in USFS Region 5 (Pacific Southwest Region). Specifically, the contract covers Type 3 and 6 Engines, and Support Water Tenders Type 1, 2, and 3, to be used during local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. The contract was competitively awarded as a total Small Business set-aside, with the potential for multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) with a ceiling value of $250,000 each. The period of performance is from the award date of June 6, 2025 to the ultimate completion date of June 6, 2030. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and trained/certified personnel to meet the agreement specifications. Optional usage by other interagency cooperators such as the Department of Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS), and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) may be permitted, subject to each agency's administrative terms. The original solicitation was issued by the USFS through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system, seeking small business vendors to provide the specified water handling equipment and services for fire suppression and emergency response in Region 5. The solicitation emphasized the need for timely and cost-effective emergency incident support, with vendors encouraged to select dispatch centers closest to their resource location. The USFS will annually review the possibility of adding new contractors or resources during the contract period to ensure the availability of critical equipment and services to support land management agencies.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | Not listed | $0 | 6/6/25 | |
| P00002 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 6/6/25 | |
| P00003 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 6/6/25 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region | 129J6125Q7000 | Department of Agriculture Forest Service | Pre-Solicitation 1/2 | 2/4/25, 12:56 PM | |
VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region | 129J6125Q7000 | Department of Agriculture Forest Service | Solicitation 2/2 | 2/18/25, 5:37 PM |