Dare Enterprises, LLC

Dare Enterprises, LLC is a small business located in Bend, Oregon, specializing in providing wildland firefighting vehicles, equipment, and support services to federal agencies, primarily the U.S. Forest Service. Registered in SAM.gov since 2004, the company operates as a limited liability partnership and is recognized for its critical role in supporting emergency response and wildfire suppression efforts across multiple Forest Service regions in the western United States.

Through numerous federal contract awards, Dare Enterprises has consistently delivered specialized firefighting resources, including Type 3-6 fire engines, Type 1-3 support water tenders, and Type 1-2 tactical water tenders. The company has received delivery orders from various Forest Service regions, particularly Region 6 (Pacific Northwest) and the National Interagency Fire Center, with contract values ranging from $6,354 to $52,193. These contracts, which typically do not utilize small business set-asides, demonstrate the company's ability to provide critical emergency response equipment. The delivery orders have been predominantly firm fixed-price contracts focused on procuring specialized vehicles and equipment essential for wildfire suppression and emergency incident management.

Dare Enterprises holds four active Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) with the U.S. Forest Service, each valued at $250,000 and utilizing total small business set-asides. These IDVs are specifically designed to provide water handling equipment and services for wildfire suppression and all-hazard incident response across Regions 3, 5, 6, and 10. The contracts cover comprehensive services including potable and gray water trucks, trailer-mounted handwashing stations, and associated equipment. These multiple-award IDVs, established through the USDA Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system, enable the company to rapidly respond to emergency incidents by providing essential water handling resources, transportation, personnel, and meeting stringent agreement specifications for federal emergency management needs.