Water Handling Equipment: Includes: Engine, Water Tender (Support), Water Tender (Tactical)

The U.S. Forest Service is planning a recompete solicitation for Water Handling Equipment in fiscal year 2030, covering the procurement of Engines, Water Tenders (Support), and Water Tenders (Tactical) under an Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement. This contract supports wildfire response and water management operations across designated zones and follows a five-year recurrence cycle, ensuring consistent access to critical equipment for emergency incidents. The solicitation is forecasted for release on August 1, 2026, with the intent to maintain operational readiness through a streamlined purchasing mechanism that enables rapid deployment of resources when needed. The equipment will be procured under the Department of Agriculture, with the Forest Service as the primary agency responsible for execution. Although specific details such as solicitation numbers, NAICS codes, set-aside classifications, and point of contact information are not yet available, the contract will be awarded as a nationwide Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement, allowing for flexible, on-demand acquisition across multiple geographic areas. Performance locations are not specified in the forecast, indicating the scope is intended to be flexible and responsive to incident demands throughout forest service regions.