Tactical Water Tender Operations

The contract calls for the supply and operation of tactical water tenders to support wildfire response efforts, including shuttle operations to transport water, direct attack support on active fires, and structure protection missions. These vehicles must be capable of operating in rugged, remote terrain under extreme conditions and must be maintained in a state of readiness to deploy rapidly during wildfire incidents. The work is classified as a subcontract under the SBA set-aside program, indicating a focus on small business participation, and falls under NAICS code 484220 for specialized trucking services. The opportunity was posted on May 1, 2026, with a strict response deadline of May 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM, leaving a narrow window for submissions. All performance is tied to incidents managed by the USDA Forest Service’s Incident Procurement team, with operations expected to occur across federal wildfire response zones without specification to a single geographic location.