Wildland Fire Engine Operations (Type 3/4/5 Engines)

The contract requires the provision and operation of NWCG-compliant wildland fire engines classified as Type 3, 4, or 5, fully staffed with certified personnel trained to respond to wildland fires. These engines must be capable of performing critical tasks including wildfire suppression, direct structure protection, and mop-up operations to ensure complete fire containment. All equipment and personnel must adhere strictly to National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards to guarantee operational readiness and safety across diverse firefighting environments. The work is to be performed by a subcontractor under a set-aside program administered by the Small Business Administration, emphasizing support for small business participation. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by noon on May 4, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 922140, which pertains to firefighting activities. The contracting entity is the USDA-FS PPS Incident Procurement office within the Department of Agriculture, though no specific location for performance or point of contact is provided. The contract does not specify geographic boundaries for operations, indicating flexibility in deployment across federal wildfire incident zones as needed. Successful offerors must demonstrate compliance with all NWCG standards and maintain certified staffing at all times to ensure immediate and effective response capability throughout the contract period.