Alaska Wildland Fire Hand Crew Services

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the Department of the Interior, is seeking commercial wildland fire suppression services for Alaska and the Lower-48 states through multiple Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The procurement requires one Type 2 hand crew consisting of 18-20 personnel and two 7-10 person Alaskan Fire Suppression Modules, with all positions meeting National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualification requirements. The contracts will support wildland fire suppression activities in diverse and challenging environmental conditions across these regions. Awards will be made using a best value evaluation approach, and potential offerors must maintain active SAM registration and complete required online representations and certifications. The full solicitation (140L0625R0001) is anticipated to be released on September 22, 2025, via SAM.gov, with proposals due 45 days after the issue date.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and operates under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with a small business size standard of $34.0 million. The contracts will be structured as time-and-materials task orders with a five-year ordering period, providing flexibility for the government to issue work as wildfire suppression needs arise. The solicitation requires multiple hand crews and fire suppression modules, indicating a substantial commitment to wildland fire management capabilities. No current incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the pre-solicitation notice. The extended five-year performance period demonstrates the long-term nature of the government's wildfire suppression service requirements.