National Third-Party Wildfire Contractor Qualification Verification Services RFP

Description: The USDA Forest Service is conducting market research on independent, nationwide verification of wildfire personnel qualifications. The contemplated services cover personnel qualifications, training course records, and documentation for ground-based response assets, incident support services, and logistical support, excluding aircraft. This is a sources-sought request for information for acquisition planning—not a grant program or a formal solicitation—with responses due November 13, 2026.