Wildland Fireline Crew Deployment (Type 2/3 Crews)

The USDA Forest Service is seeking qualified entities to provide trained, certified, and rapidly deployable wildland firefighting crews—specifically Type 2 and Type 3 crews—for nationwide wildfire suppression and all-hazard incident response. These crews must be capable of sustained 16-hour operations in remote, challenging environments, ensuring continuous frontline support during active fire events. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the SBA set-aside program, emphasizing support for small businesses within the emergency response and firefighting services sector. The North American Industry Classification System code 561320 identifies this opportunity under support activities for animal control and other services, aligning with the specialized nature of the services required. Bids must be submitted by May 18, 2026, and performance will be required across the United States without geographic restriction, with no specific place of performance designated. This procurement aims to bolster federal wildfire response capacity by ensuring access to well-prepared, mobile teams ready to deploy at short notice.