Thistle Enterprises LLC

Thistle Enterprises LLC, operating under the trade name Red Dog Wildfire Services, is a veteran-owned small business registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since October 2018. Located in Victor, Montana, the company specializes in providing comprehensive wildland fire management services to federal agencies, with a primary focus on supporting wildfire suppression, prevention, and incident response activities. As a small business with a limited liability company structure, Thistle Enterprises has established itself as a critical resource for federal agencies dealing with wildfire management and emergency response.

The company has consistently secured federal contract delivery orders, predominantly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service across multiple regions, particularly in the Northern (Region 1) and Southwestern (Region 3) regions. These contracts involve providing fire engines, water handling equipment, materials, and skilled personnel to support wildfire management efforts. The delivery orders range in value from $3,400 to $56,615.05 and cover services such as deploying firefighting resources, supporting incident response, and providing specialized equipment like Type 6 fire engines. None of the contract awards utilized set-aside designations, and the company has been awarded contracts across multiple Forest Service regions, including Montana, Idaho, and New Mexico.

Thistle Enterprises holds two significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDCs) with the National Interagency Fire Center, each with a $250,000 ceiling value. These Vendor Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (VIPR I-BPA) are set aside for total small businesses and cover water handling services in East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9. The most recent IDC, awarded on May 30, 2025, extends until May 30, 2030 and allows for optional use by other federal agencies, including the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. These contracts enable Thistle Enterprises to provide emergency response equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and trained personnel across specified regions, with annual reviews for potential expansion of contractor resources.

Provides wildland fire suppression services with type 6 engine. Experienced engine boss and crew.