Intent to Extend National Type 2 Firefighter Crew Blanket Purchase Agreement
ID: SN-2026-01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, INCIDENT PROCUREMENT LOGISTICSBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION (F003)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9d572fca1d8f43c4aa5924c3da457e9b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, intends to extend the period of performance for the Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) related to Type 2 Firefighter Crew services, originally established under solicitation number 1202SC21Q0001. This extension aims to synchronize the timelines for both the Type 2 Initial Attack (IA) and Type 2 Contract Crew programs, extending the effective period of all current and future BPAs through May 2027, following an annual review in 2026. These BPAs are crucial for supporting forestry operations, particularly in fire suppression and presuppression activities across the United States. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Bryce N. Pitchford at bryce.pitchford@usda.gov or by phone at 208-991-7639, with no immediate response required for this Special Notice as further instructions will be provided in a future solicitation amendment.

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    Bryce N. Pitchford
    (208) 991-7639
    bryce.pitchford@usda.gov
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