Wildland Firefighting Crew Deployment

The contract solicits fully staffed and trained wildland firefighting crews to provide emergency response support during peak fire seasons, requiring qualified personnel such as Crew Bosses, Squad Bosses, and Sawyers to ensure operational readiness and effectiveness in hazardous conditions. The work is intended to support the Department of Agriculture’s North Carolina office with immediate, reliable resources capable of deploying rapidly to manage and suppress wildfires across high-risk areas. All personnel must be properly certified and experienced in wildland firefighting protocols, with the expectation that crews are prepared to operate under demanding environmental conditions and extended duty cycles. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 562910, and responses are due by August 14, 2026. The contract is positioned to meet urgent seasonal demands with no specified set-aside status, indicating open competition among qualified providers. The place of performance and exact location details are not defined, suggesting that deployment may vary across the state based on fire activity, with the contractor expected to maintain adaptable, mobile units ready for statewide response. Interested parties must be prepared to meet stringent staffing, training, and readiness benchmarks to fulfill the operational requirements outlined in the solicitation.