F -- Region 1 Bus Solicitation

Region One is issuing a solicitation to acquire buses intended primarily for wildland firefighting and all-risk incident support. The procurement involves different types of buses, including crew transport models similar to school buses and coaches, designed to facilitate the safe and efficient transport of personnel. This contract opportunity is exclusively set aside for small businesses under the Total Small Business Set-Aside program, ensuring that only eligible small businesses can participate in the bidding process. The solicitation will be made available solely through electronic means and is expected to be officially posted on or around May 8, 2006. The contracting agency responsible for this acquisition is the R1 Regional Office within the Department of Agriculture, located in Missoula, Montana. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Debby Y Wesselius via email or phone for further details. The solicitation is associated with NAICS code 115310, which covers support activities for forestry, aligning with the intended use of the buses in emergency response settings.