Upper Mckenzie Rural Fire Department

Upper Mckenzie Rural Fire Department is a local government-owned entity registered in SAM.gov since December 2009, located in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. As a U.S. local government agency, the department provides critical fire protection and emergency response services to its rural community. The organization is strategically positioned to support federal agencies through contract and grant mechanisms, primarily focusing on emergency services, disaster response, and public safety infrastructure.

The department's federal contract history demonstrates a focused approach to providing specialized services. In August 2023, it was awarded a firm fixed price purchase order from the U.S. Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region with a ceiling value of $29,100, which was not set aside for any specific socioeconomic category. The contract, completed by September 20, 2023, appears to be centered on fire protection or emergency response services. While the department has not been a prime federal contract awardee extensively, its engagement with federal agencies indicates a capability to deliver targeted, mission-critical services that support regional emergency preparedness and response needs.

On the grant side, Upper Mckenzie Rural Fire Department has been active in receiving federal funding for specialized equipment and disaster recovery efforts. In September 2025, the department was awarded a project grant from the Department of Interior's Office of Wildland Fire for slip-on tanker units, with a project period extending through September 2026. Additionally, the department has been a sub-grantee of the Oregon Military Department, receiving disaster recovery grants related to specific project work (DR4562 PW221 and DR4562 PW199) in June and May 2021, respectively. These grant awards underscore the department's role in enhancing local emergency response capabilities through federal funding support, particularly in areas of wildland fire management and post-disaster infrastructure recovery.