VIPR I-BPA 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) anticipates issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Vehicle with Driver services for its West Zone, specifically Regions 5 and 6. This Presolicitation notice indicates the upcoming award of multiple preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) under a Total Small Business set-aside. Resources will support local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The solicitation will be issued via the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide vehicles with drivers for various incident response needs, including:
- Local, regional, and national fire suppression.
- All-hazard incidents.
- RX prescribed project work.
- Protection of lands, including severity and all-hazard response.
Responsibilities include providing all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel. Optional use by interagency cooperators (e.g., DOI, NPS, BIA) is permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipates RFQ for multiple I-BPAs)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (with socioeconomic status advantage for DPL ranking)
- Anticipated Response Due: May 5, 2026
- Published: March 17, 2026
- System: Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System
Key Requirements & Notes
- Rates: Proposed rates must reflect up to a 16-hour daily shift and include all pricing elements identified in Section B.2 of the solicitation.
- Dispatch: Agreements will be competitively awarded within advertised regional dispatch centers. Vendors are strongly encouraged to select the dispatch center closest to their resources.
- VIPR System Requirements:
- Maintain a valid email address for all VIPR communications.
- Possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Maintain an active SAM registration.
- Have a Login.gov account.
- Submit quotes electronically using the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application.
- Contact: Sally Neale, Sally.Neale@usda.gov, 541-576-9178.