USDA Forest Service Wildfire & All-Hazard Incident Sources Sought
ID: IPORFIType: Sources Sought
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS PPS INCIDENT PROCUREMENTBoise, 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/9f3031b5179c42b6a084f79f848d9e5d/view
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    The USDA Forest Service is seeking qualified small business contractors to provide various services related to wildfire and all-hazard incident management. The procurement aims to identify firms capable of fulfilling needs such as food services, medical services, heavy equipment rentals, and sanitation, among others, to support the agency's mission of protecting communities and natural resources during incidents. These services are critical for managing both natural and manmade events that threaten public safety and environmental health. Interested parties should contact Kimberly Luft at kimberly.luft@usda.gov for further information and are encouraged to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for future opportunities.

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    Kimberly Luft
    kimberly.luft@usda.gov
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