Heavy Equipment Operation for Fire Management

This contract involves the operation of heavy machinery, including bulldozers and skidders, to support fire management efforts such as firebreak construction, fuel reduction, and site preparation in wildland fire environments. The work is critical for mitigating wildfire risks and enhancing forest management by creating barriers to slow or stop the spread of fires and preparing sites for recovery or further intervention. The contract is a subcontract opportunity designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA regulations, specifically aligned with NAICS code 238990, which covers site preparation contractors. It is issued by the National Interagency Fire Center, part of the Department of the Interior, reflecting a federal commitment to coordinated wildfire management. Responses to the solicitation must be submitted by May 26, 2026, making prompt action essential for interested small business entities capable of providing heavy equipment operation services in these specialized environments.