Wildland Faller Crew Supply

The contract seeks certified wildland faller crews to perform critical tree felling, limbing, bucking, and hazard tree removal operations during active fire suppression and emergency incidents. Crews must be fully self-sufficient, equipped to operate independently in remote and high-risk environments, and capable of rapid deployment at a moment’s notice to support federal incident response efforts. All personnel must hold current certifications required for wildland fire suppression and tree removal tasks, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with federal standards during dynamic and hazardous conditions. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under the SBA set-aside program, targeting small business participation in emergency response services. It falls under NAICS code 115310, which covers support activities for forestry, emphasizing specialized labor contracting. The contract is managed by the USDA-FS PPS Incident Procurement under the Department of Agriculture, with responses due by May 7, 2026. Performance will occur across unspecified federal lands where emergency incidents arise, requiring crews to operate in diverse and often inaccessible terrains. There are no designated geographic restrictions outlined, meaning responders must be prepared to mobilize to any location nationwide as directed by incident command.