Indefinite Delivery Contract 129J6126T7124

The National Interagency Fire Center, through the USDA Forest Service, awarded a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract to Lonestar Enterprises, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Los Molinos, California, for water handling equipment and services supporting fire suppression and emergency response operations in Region 5 (Pacific Southwest Region). The contract is structured as a total small business set-aside with a ceiling value of $250,000 and an ultimate completion date of June 4, 2030. Lonestar Enterprises will provide water handling resources including potable and gray water trucks, Support Water Tenders Type 1, 2, and 3, Type 3 and 6 Engines, and associated equipment necessary for local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incident response. The firm fixed-price contract structure establishes rates based on up to 16-hour daily shifts, with contractors responsible for supplying trained and certified personnel, transportation, and lodging as specified in the solicitation requirements.

The solicitation, posted on February 4, 2025, with quotes due March 21, 2025, emphasizes that qualified small business vendors must maintain active System for Award Management registration and valid Unique Entity Identifiers to participate in the competitive award process. Quotes will be submitted electronically through the Virtual Incident Procurement system, with potential for multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements. The contract enables the USDA Forest Service to rapidly procure critical water handling resources for emergency response operations while providing opportunities for optional usage by interagency cooperators including the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Annual reviews during the contract period allow the Fire and Aviation Management Regional Program Office to consider adding new contractors or resources, ensuring flexible and responsive procurement of essential equipment for wildland fire suppression across the Pacific Southwest Region.