Fuel Tender Operations with Operators

This contract involves the provision of mobile fuel tender vehicles staffed with qualified Commercial Driver's License (CDL) operators to support wildland fire suppression, hazard response, and prescribed burn operations within USDA Forest Service Regions 5 and 6. It is a subcontract opportunity designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 19.5, and is identified under NAICS code 484220, which covers specialized freight trucking. The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service's Incident Procurement office, is managing this contract to ensure timely and effective fueling support essential for fire management and hazard mitigation efforts. The solicitation was posted on April 1, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 11, 2026, at 9:00 PM. While detailed location information for performance and contact points are not specified, the focus remains on operations within the specified Forest Service regions. The contract's objective is to secure reliable fuel delivery services through mobile tenders operated by CDL-qualified personnel, which is critical to sustaining frontline firefighting and controlled burn activities in forested areas prone to wildfires.