Emerson Associates

Emerson Associates is a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Jackson, California, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since May 12, 2015, with registration valid through April 2, 2026. As a for-profit corporate entity, the company specializes in providing heavy equipment and services primarily to the U.S. Forest Service, with a primary focus on wildland firefighting, emergency response, and land management support. The company operates across multiple western states, including Regions 3, 5, and 6, offering critical resources and operational capabilities during fire suppression and all-hazard incident responses.

Through its federal contract awards, Emerson Associates has consistently delivered heavy equipment and operational services to the U.S. Forest Service, including providing specialized machinery such as dozers, excavators, water tenders, feller bunchers, mulchers, masticators, road graders, and skidders. The company's contract awards, ranging from $10,600 to $337,800, have been primarily focused on supporting wildland fire suppression efforts, with notable involvement in incidents like the 2021 Caldor Fire. These contracts are typically firm fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders, and while most are not specifically set aside, the company has been competitive in total small business solicitations. The awards demonstrate Emerson Associates' capability to rapidly deploy specialized heavy equipment with operators to support emergency response and land management activities.

Emerson Associates holds multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system, each with a ceiling value of $250,000 and performance periods extending through 2024-2029. These IDCs are set aside for total small businesses and enable the U.S. Forest Service to issue task orders for heavy equipment and operators across Regions 3, 5, and 6. The IDCs cover a comprehensive range of services including equipment rental, operator provision, maintenance, transportation, lodging, and supervision. These contracts are strategically designed to allow rapid acquisition of heavy equipment resources for land management, fire suppression, and hazardous incident response operations. The IDCs reflect the company's specialized expertise in providing critical equipment and personnel for emergency management and wildland fire response scenarios.