VIPR I-BPA for Chipper for Regions 5 & 6

SOL #: 12569R24Q7003Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS PPS INCIDENT PROCUREMENT

Boise, ID, 837055354, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services (F003)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a9ad9556cb424addbb74e4cbd2adf2c3/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 1, 2024

Last Updated

Mar 20, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 19, 2024, 8:00 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 U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is re-opening Solicitation 12569R24Q7003 for an open-season Onboarding period for Chipper services in Regions 5 & 6. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) to support fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. Vendor quote responses are due no later than April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.

Purpose & Scope

This opportunity seeks to establish Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) for chipper services for local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. This re-opening allows new eligible Small Business Offerors to submit quotes and existing I-BPA awardees to revise rates, modify, or add resources. It is an Onboarding period under the original solicitation terms, not a new procurement action.

Key Requirements

Services: Provide chipper services for fire suppression and all-hazard incidents.
Equipment: Chipper types include Type 1 (18-inch capacity), Type 2 (13-17 inch capacity), and Type 3 (9-12 inch capacity), all hand-fed with a minimum 3-person crew.
Standards: Resources must meet NWCG Standards for Interagency Incident Business Management.
Compliance: Adherence to labor laws, including the Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) and H-2B program requirements, is mandatory. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements are specified.

Contract Details

Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA).
Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Period: 3 years from the date of award, with annual review modifications.
Value: Individual orders are limited to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Placement of orders is not guaranteed.
Estimated Award: June 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission: Quotes must be submitted through the VIPR NextGen application at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d.
Evaluation Factors: Operational acceptability, price reasonableness, and past performance dependability risk.
Socioeconomic Advantage: A 5% advantage may be applied for HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business, and 8(a) categories.
Eligibility: Awards are prohibited to Government employees or entities.
Due Date: April 20, 2026, 12:00 PM PST.