Richard Neal

Richard Neal is a sole proprietorship based in West Haven, Utah, registered to receive federal contract awards since January 11, 2018. Neal specializes in providing prescribed fire training services to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service. As a for-profit organization, Neal's expertise lies in wildland fire management, particularly in the development and delivery of training programs, workshops, and support services related to prescribed fire activities. Neal's work primarily supports the Forest Service's mission to enhance the health and management of Rocky Mountain forests and rangelands through proper fuels treatment and fire management practices.

Neal has been awarded numerous federal contracts, primarily through the USDA Forest Service, for a variety of prescribed fire training and support services. These contracts have included developing and delivering integrated prescribed fire workshops, reviewing burn plans, coordinating COVID-19 protocols with health departments, and supporting various aspects of prescribed fire training and management. Specific tasks have involved serving as a cadre member for the National Interagency Prescribed Fire Training Center (NIPFTC), assisting with Agency Administrator Workshops, acting as a burn plan reviewer and safety coordinator, and providing support for Advanced Aerial Wildland Firefighting training. Many of Neal's contracts have been set aside for small businesses, reflecting his status as a small business entity. The contract awards have ranged in value from approximately $5,800 to $94,200, with most falling in the $20,000 to $60,000 range.

Richard Neal currently holds two significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs). The first is a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) awarded by the USDA Forest Service, Region 4, with a ceiling value of $6.3 million and an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2029. This IDC is for prescribed fire training services and was set aside for small businesses. Under this IDC, Neal is expected to provide a wide range of services, including developing and delivering integrated prescribed fire workshops, burn plan reviews, refresher training, and related educational materials. The second IDV is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) awarded by the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, with a ceiling value of $250,000 and an ultimate completion date of April 27, 2024. This BPA supports prescribed fire training and includes tasks such as planning and instructing trainings, providing hands-on field experience, logistical support for training facilities, custom educational presentations, and mentoring in prescribed fire. Both IDVs demonstrate Neal's ongoing relationship with the Forest Service and his critical role in supporting their prescribed fire management and training initiatives.