About this opportunity
AI summaryThe United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is conducting market research to explore independent, nationwide verification of wildfire personnel qualifications. The contemplated service entails reviewing ground-based response asset, incident support, and logistical support personnel records against government standards, while excluding all aviation assets. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations, with work to be performed offsite. Interested vendors must submit any questions no later than November 9, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (FS)
Scope of work
- Qualification documentation review against Government requirements
- Verification status determination and documentation
- Deficiency identification and referral of suspected fraud or misconduct
- Auditable review records maintenance
- Contractor coordination, record access, and affiliation confirmation
- Standardized review reporting, deficiency summaries, and workload reporting
- National scalability and seasonal surge support
- Verification of training providers, instructors, and course delivery records
Documents to include with your response
- Responses to numbered sections of the notice
- Business name, UEI, address, point of contact, telephone number, email, and website
- Applicable NAICS codes, business size, and socioeconomic status
- Relevant Federal contract vehicles and relevant past performance
- Capability statement addressing technical areas, experience, and scope limits
- Nonbinding planning pricing estimates
Key dates
- Questions due
- November 6, 2026 at 1700 MT
- Q&A document posted to SAM.gov
- November 9, 2026
- Responses due
- November 13, 2026 at 1700 MT
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit electronically by email with subject line including Company Name and 'National Third-Party Wildfire Contractor Qualification Verification Services', limited to approximately 15 pages.
Contract details
- Term
- one-year pilot program
- Place of performance
- nationwide