Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression

PSC Category F003-P (Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression) encompasses a comprehensive range of services and equipment dedicated to wildland fire management, prevention, and emergency response. These services include aerial firefighting, helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft support, hand crew deployments, fire suppression equipment provision, vegetation management, and prescribed burning activities. The category supports federal land management agencies in protecting public lands, forests, and natural resources from wildfire risks through proactive and responsive strategies.

Federal Contract Awards in this category predominantly feature helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft services for wildland fire management, with typical contract values ranging from $50,000 to $950,000 and performance periods typically extending through fire seasons (May-September). Frequently awarded entities include specialized aviation companies like Helicopter Express LLC, Rural/Metro Fire Dept., Siller Helicopters, and Helimax Aviation. The National Interagency Fire Center and U.S. Forest Service are the primary funding agencies, with contracts generally not utilizing set-aside designations. Performance locations are predominantly in western states, particularly Alaska, California, Oregon, and Montana, reflecting regions with significant wildfire risks.

Recent Federal Contract Opportunities within this PSC category focus on specialized fire management services across multiple federal agencies. The Department of the Interior and U.S. Forest Service have solicited opportunities including exclusive use aircraft for smokejumper operations in Alaska, wildland fire hand crew services, fire suppression support services for tribal lands, and herbicide application for invasive species management. Most opportunities are set aside for small businesses, with contract values ranging from $39,000 to $413 million. Performance locations span multiple states, including Alaska, Oklahoma, Florida, California, and Nebraska, demonstrating the nationwide scope of wildland fire management and natural resource conservation efforts.