Bus, Crew Carrier

The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to recompete its national Bus, Crew Carrier contract under the National Solicitation Plan, with the next solicitation planned for fiscal year 2032 and a recurrence cycle of every five years. This contract will be awarded as an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement, enabling rapid procurement of transportation services during emergency responses and operational incidents across the nation. The scope is nationwide, ensuring consistent access to reliable crew transport vehicles regardless of location, and will support critical wildfire suppression, resource deployment, and other incident-related missions. The contract falls under the Department of Agriculture and is managed by the Forest Service, with no specific set-aside, NAICS code, or location details provided in the forecast. The solicitation was posted on August 1, 2026, as part of the agency’s long-range planning to maintain continuity of essential transportation assets. Although the solicitation number and point of contact are not yet available, the agency has established a dedicated portal for updates and further information through its official website. Vendors should anticipate stringent requirements around vehicle safety, fleet readiness, and responsiveness, given the mission-critical nature of the support provided under the Incident BPA.