Water Tender and Fire Support Operations

The contract titled Water Tender and Fire Support Operations is a small business set-aside subcontract under the NAICS code 484220, issued by the National Interagency Fire Center under the Department of the Interior, aimed at securing services to operate water tenders in direct support of wildfire suppression activities. The work includes the safe transportation and strategic deployment of water to support fire line construction and mop-up operations, with additional responsibilities for safeguarding equipment, managing gate keys, and ensuring all operations adhere to safety protocols in dynamic and often hazardous field environments. All performance of the contract will occur in locations determined by fire emergency needs across the nation, with no specific geographic limitations provided. The opportunity was posted on May 5, 2026, and responses are due by 3:00 PM on May 22, 2026, with the contract structured as a total small business set-aside, meaning only businesses certified as small under SBA guidelines may submit proposals. The contract does not specify a location for performance or a point of contact, indicating that mobilization and tasking will be directed dynamically based on active fire incidents. The contract seeks qualified operators with the logistics and safety expertise necessary to maintain water supply integrity and equipment readiness under the demanding conditions of wildland firefighting operations.