2026 Vehicle With Driver Regions 5 & 6 West Zone
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), specifically the West Zone and Regions 5 and 6, anticipates issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Vehicle with Driver services for use in Regions 5 and 6. This Presolicitation is for the "2026 Vehicle With Driver Regions 5 & 6 West Zone" opportunity. Resources awarded will support local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The anticipated response date is May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for providing fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel, along with all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and lodging. These resources will be utilized for:
- Fire suppression
- All-hazard incidents
- RX prescribed project work
- Protection of lands, including severity response
Specific equipment and personnel requirements will be detailed in Section D.2 of the forthcoming solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (RFQ anticipated)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Response Date: May 5, 2026
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
- Product Service Code: F003 (Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services)
Evaluation
Details regarding evaluation criteria will be outlined in the forthcoming Request for Quotes (RFQ).
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a Presolicitation to inform potential bidders of an upcoming opportunity. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the official RFQ. For inquiries, contact Sally Neale at Sally.Neale@usda.gov or 541-576-9178.