Incident Support Equipment and Operator Services

The contract requires the provision of heavy equipment such as bulldozers and excavators along with certified operators to support wildfire response operations including fireline construction, fuel break development, and structure protection efforts. All equipment must be fully operational and maintained to ensure readiness in high-risk environments, and all operators must hold current certifications to handle machinery under extreme wildfire conditions. Services are to be deployed on an incident-specific basis as directed by the USDA Forest Service, with performance expected across wildfire-affected areas nationwide, though exact locations are not predefined. This is a subcontract opportunity issued under the SBA set-aside classification, indicating preference for small businesses meeting federal eligibility criteria. The NAICS code 238990 categorizes the work under other specialized construction services, emphasizing the technical and logistical nature of the support required. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by May 4, 2026, at noon Eastern Time. All proposals must demonstrate proven experience in wildfire support, immediate equipment availability, operator credential verification, and the capacity to mobilize rapidly under dynamic emergency conditions.