Chipper for Region 3 - East Zone ESB
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) has re-opened Solicitation 1202SB24Q7013 for an open season Onboarding period for Chipper services in Region 3 - East Zone. This opportunity supports local, regional, and national fire suppression and all hazard incidents. It is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA). Vendor quote responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
This re-opening is for the provision of Chipper services specifically for the East Zone of Region 3. These services are critical for supporting fire suppression and other all-hazard incidents. The Onboarding period allows both existing I BPA awardees to update their information (rates, resources) and new eligible Offerors to submit quotes for consideration. Onboarding is conducted under the terms of the original solicitation and is not a new procurement action.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Re-opened for Onboarding)
- Contract Vehicle: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- Period of Performance: New awards will be identical to original agreements, including terms, conditions, and period of performance.
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 4:00 PM MST
- Published Date: March 23, 2026
Evaluation
New quote submissions must meet all Acceptability Pass/Fail requirements and will be evaluated using the same evaluation factors and sub-factors as the original solicitation. The Government does not anticipate significant changes to evaluation factors or contract terms.
Submission Details
All responses must be submitted through the "VIPR NextGen" application available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d. Any resulting new I BPA awards will be identical in terms and conditions to the original agreements.