Heavy Equipment Operation for Fire Management

This contract calls for the operation of heavy machinery including bulldozers and skidders to support wildland fire management activities such as constructing firebreaks, reducing fuel loads, and preparing sites for fire mitigation efforts. The work is to be performed in dynamic and hazardous wildland environments where precision and safety are critical, requiring experienced operators familiar with fire-adapted landscapes and emergency response protocols. The effort is part of a broader strategy to reduce wildfire risk and enhance ecosystem resilience through proactive land management. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to bid. It falls under NAICS code 238990 for other specialty trade contractors and is issued by the National Interagency Fire Center under the Department of the Interior. Responses must be submitted by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 PM, with the posting date indicating the opportunity became available on May 6, 2026. The place of performance spans unspecified wildland areas, and bidders must be prepared to mobilize rapidly to remote or high-risk zones as required by fire conditions.