Zeph Foster
Doing business as DC Water Company
- UEI
- U9TMCHDJZCZ3
- CAGE
- 99KW1
- Primary NAICS
- 115310 Support Activities for Forestry
- SAM.gov registration
- Expired
Company facts
- SBA certifications
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HUBZone Firm· Current
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Sole Proprietorship
- SAM.gov registration date
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $34,000 |
| FY2024 | $28,000 |
| FY2023 | $60,000 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeph foster CASHF000996 E135 | Forest Service | $34,000 | |
| Zeph foster CABTU013761 E35169 | Forest Service | $16,000 | |
| Zeph foster CABTU013761 E30185 | Forest Service | $12,000 | |
| Water utilities | Central Office (BOP) | $40,000 | |
| Zeph foster CASHF001004 E50027 | Forest Service | $20,000 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Zeph Foster, doing business as DC Water Company, is a small business registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a unique entity identifier (UEI) of U9TMCHDJZCZ3. Located in Douglas City, California, the company is a sole proprietorship certified as a HUBZone firm and self-certified as a small disadvantaged business. DC Water Company primarily provides water-related services to federal agencies, specializing in potable water delivery and support for emergency response and wildland fire suppression operations.
The company has been awarded multiple federal contracts primarily with the U.S. Forest Service and the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons. These contracts include providing water utilities and potable water services for various incidents and facilities. Specifically, DC Water Company has fulfilled contracts supporting wildfire response efforts in California, including water delivery services for incidents in Redding and Oroville. The company has received contracts ranging from $11,999.94 to $40,000, with task orders focused on supplying water handling equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, trained personnel, and management services. These contracts have been predominantly firm-fixed price delivery orders and purchase orders, with no specific set-aside designations.
Zeph Foster holds a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with the U.S. Forest Service, specifically a small business set-aside contract with a ceiling value of $250,000 and a performance period through June 2025. This IDC covers water handling services for wildland fire suppression and all-hazard incident response across Forest Service Regions 3, 5, 6, and 10. Under this contract, the National Interagency Fire Center can issue regional task orders for water delivery capabilities. The IDC allows DC Water Company to provide comprehensive water-related services, including equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, personnel, and management services to support emergency response efforts across multiple western U.S. regions.
SBA capabilities narrative
Provide Water for fire suppression
Quick answers
Is Zeph Foster registered in SAM.gov?
Zeph Foster's SAM.gov registration expired on April 30, 2025.
Which SBA certifications does Zeph Foster hold?
Zeph Foster holds HUBZone Firm certification from the SBA.
How much has Zeph Foster received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $34,000 to Zeph Foster in fiscal year 2025 and $122,000 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Zeph Foster's most recent federal award?
Zeph Foster's most recent federal contract award is Zeph foster CASHF000996 E135 (1202SB25M0494), from Forest Service, on October 13, 2024.
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