VIPR I-BPA for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Service for Region 13 - National

SOL #: 12024B23Q7001Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA FOREST SERVICE

BOISE, ID, 83705, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ambulance Services (621910)

PSC

Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services (F003)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ed94229c10fb432587883b84e248d4a4/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 17, 2023

Last Updated

Mar 30, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 7, 2023, 6:00 PM

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 USDA Forest Service is conducting an "open season Onboarding" and annual agreement review for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Services for fire suppression and all-hazard incidents across Region 13 - National. This allows both existing Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) awardees to modify agreements and new offerors to submit quotes. Responses are due April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity seeks ALS and BLS ambulance services for local, regional, and nationwide use on fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed fire project work. Key requirements include specific equipment and personnel qualifications (e.g., RT-130, ICS-100, NIMS), ambulance typing (Type 1-4), state medical requirements, and provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Vehicles must meet specific standards for tires, identification, and safety equipment.

Contract Details

Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs).
Duration: 2 years from award, with annual review modifications.
Set-Aside: Generally set-aside for small business concerns, with socioeconomic status advantages (HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) considered for Dispatch Priority List (DPL) ranking.
Submission: Quotes must be submitted through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System. Vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration.
Evaluation: Based on operational acceptability of equipment/resource, price reasonableness, and past performance dependability risk.

Key Dates & Contact

Response Due: April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Primary Contact: Cristina Heaney (cristina.heaney@usda.gov, 406-599-3199).

Additional Notes

This modification incorporates 2026 clause, provision, and Wage Determination updates, and includes verbiage changes to sections D.2.6 (Transportation), B.3(c) (Basis of Award), and D.19(d) (Workmanship). Vendors can update company information, replace/add resources, change host dispatch centers, and propose new rates. A non-response constitutes acceptance of 2026 terms. Requests for changes outside the annual review period or during fire season (March-September) may be delayed. An active SAM.gov registration is mandatory for payment eligibility.