The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide wildfire and all-hazard incident support services.
Key Details
The USDA Forest Service is seeking small businesses to provide a range of services for wildfire and all-hazard incident support, including food services, hydration, heavy equipment rentals, medical services, repair services, sanitation, satellite communication, traffic control, and waste management. The services will be used to support the agency's mission to protect communities and natural resources.
What exactly do they need? The Forest Service is looking for small businesses that can provide services such as food services, hydration, heavy equipment rentals, medical services, repair services, sanitation, satellite communication, traffic control, and waste management. The services will be used to support the agency's mission to protect communities and natural resources.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice does not specify the contract structure or timeline.
How will they pick the winner? The notice does not specify the evaluation basis.
When and how do you bid? The response deadline is October 24, 2027, at 6:00 PM MDT. Responses should be submitted through the link provided in the notice.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
- Has experience in fuels management services and/or forest fire suppression.
- Has performed similar projects (wildfire suppression, hazardous fuels reduction, or other incident support).
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- Review the list of services required by the Forest Service and determine if your business can provide them.
- Submit a response to the notice through the link provided, including your company name, mailing address, email address, and telephone number, as well as a single point-of-contact name, title, telephone, and email address.