Hot Food Delivery Service for Wildland Fire Response (RFI)

The U.S. Forest Service is conducting market research to identify qualified Hot Food Transportation Service providers capable of delivering hot meals to incident command posts, bases, spike camps, fire caches, and other remote locations supporting fire‑suppression and all‑hazard operations. Responses are strictly voluntary and will be used only for planning and to shape future acquisition strategy; no contract award, funding, or payment is associated with this RFI. Vendors must supply all personnel, licenses, stand‑alone vehicles (no trailers), equipment, lodging, and supervision required to meet or exceed the agreement specifications, with vehicles complying with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.266, equipped with ROPS/FOPS/OPS and dual rear/forward lighting. All crew members must hold current driver’s licenses, communicate fluently in English (and the crew’s language), and be able to read and convey the Incident Action Plan and safety alerts. The Government will inspect equipment per the Hot Food Delivery Service Checklist, and mileage will be reimbursed only for travel to and from delivery sites. Interested firms should submit, by 1630 MDT on Tuesday February 17, 2026, an email to Donald.Keever@usda.gov containing: company name, point of contact, address, UEI, technical information, equipment list, key personnel, past‑performance summary, specific locations where service can be provided (48‑hour response time required), and a daily pricing estimate that includes equipment, staff and mileage. All proprietary data must be marked per FAR 3.104‑4. This RFI is for information‑gathering only and does not constitute a solicitation, contract award, or entitlement to costs.

Notice ID

9c9963f0d25544788b99885769a21357

Solicitation Number

1202RZ25Q0007

NAICS Code

722320

Classification Code

S203