Fuel Tender

The U.S. Forest Service is preparing to recompete its Fuel Tender contract under the National Solicitation Plan, with a planned solicitation date in fiscal year 2026. This contract will be awarded as an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement, designed to ensure rapid access to fuel supplies during wildfire response and other emergency operations. The solicitation operates on a five-year recurrence cycle, reflecting the long-term nature of fuel procurement needs across federal wildfire management efforts. The contract scope is defined by zone, indicating that fuel delivery will be coordinated regionally to meet localized operational demands. Although specific details such as NAICS code, set-aside status, and point of contact are not yet provided, the contract is explicitly tied to the Department of Agriculture and administered by the Forest Service. The anticipated posting date is August 1, 2026, and the official information will be accessible through the Forest Service’s business portal. No physical office address or place of performance has been specified, underscoring the national and dynamic scope of the contract’s application across various incident sites.