2026 Fuel Tender Regions 1, 2, and 4
Overview
Buyer
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS) anticipates issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for 2026 Fuel Tenders to support operations in Regions 1, 2, and 4. This presolicitation aims to establish multiple preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I BPAs) for fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel, along with all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and lodging. Resources will be utilized for local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and RX prescribed project work. Specific equipment and personnel requirements will be detailed in Section D.2 of the solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I BPAs)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business, with additional consideration for socioeconomic status per Section B.6.
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 05:00 AM ET
- Published: March 16, 2026, 09:47 PM ET
- Product/Service Code: F003 (Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services)
Evaluation
Agreements will be competitively awarded within advertised regional dispatch centers. Vendors are encouraged to select dispatch centers closest to their resources for timely response and best value regarding travel costs. Socioeconomic status will be an advantage in DPL ranking.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System. Vendors must:
- Maintain a valid email for VIPR communications.
- Possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Maintain an active SAM.gov registration.
- Have a Login.gov account for electronic transactions and VIPR Next Gen access.
- Submit quotes electronically via the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application.
Proposed rates must reflect up to a 16-hour daily shift and include all pricing elements from Section B.2. Payment will be made at rates in effect at the time of order issuance. Optional use by interagency cooperators is permitted.
Contact: Taylor Jones, taylor.jones@usda.gov, 303-928-0298.