Emergency Communication System Support

The contract entails the provision and ongoing maintenance of two-way communication systems, including radios and satellite phones, to ensure reliable, real-time connectivity between contractor field operations and Forest Service dispatch centers located in remote forest areas. These systems are critical for emergency response, operational coordination, and personnel safety in locations where traditional communication infrastructure is unavailable or unreliable. The equipment must function under challenging environmental conditions and support continuous, secure, and clear communication channels across vast and often inaccessible terrains. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 517919, exclusively available to small business concerns as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The contracting agency is the USDA Forest Service under the CSA Southwest 6 office. Performance will occur in remote forest locations across the agency’s jurisdiction, though specific geographic areas are not detailed. All submissions must comply with small business eligibility requirements, and the successful offeror will be responsible for system deployment, regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and ensuring uninterrupted service to support mission-critical operations.