Heavy Equipment Supply for Fire Suppression (Dozers, Excavators, Loaders)

This contract involves the provision of heavy earthmoving equipment—specifically bulldozers, excavators, and loaders—along with qualified operators to support wildfire suppression and incident response operations. It is issued by the Department of Agriculture, specifically under the USDA Forest Service Incident Procurement office. The contract is established as a subcontract with an SBA set-aside designation, indicating a preference for small business participation. The relevant NAICS code for this procurement is 238990, which relates to heavy and civil engineering construction. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with responses due by May 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Although specific location details for performance and agency offices are not provided, the primary purpose is to ensure rapid, reliable access to critical heavy equipment and operators for wildfire incident management. This arrangement supports efficient deployment in emergency scenarios, helping to mitigate fire damage through specialized earthmoving capabilities.