Heavy Equipment Operator Certification and Fitness Testing

The contract involves providing specialized training, testing, and documentation services for heavy equipment operators to ensure they meet the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) fitness standards. It also includes maintaining the RT-130 certification along with any region-specific certifications required for operators. This effort is critical to guarantee that personnel are properly qualified and compliant with safety and operational standards essential for effective performance in their roles. Issued by the Department of Agriculture's USDA Forest Service PPS Incident Procurement, the opportunity is a subcontract with an SBA set-aside designation under NAICS code 611512, which pertains to technical and trade schools. The contract was posted on April 21, 2026, with a response deadline of May 12, 2026. While detailed location and point of contact information are not provided, the work involves ensuring the certification and physical fitness of heavy equipment operators through comprehensive services, supporting the agency’s operational readiness and compliance requirements.