VIPR I-BPA for Chipper for Regions 5 & 6

SOL #: 12569R24Q7003Solicitation

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/d8518e51604f41cb9d329ccca7415c6c/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 1, 2024

Last Updated

May 1, 2026

Submission 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 Department of Agriculture, US Forest Service (USDA-FS) is re-opening Solicitation 12569R24Q7003 for an open-season Onboarding period for Chipper services in Regions 5 & 6. This initiative aims to establish Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) for local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Vendor quote responses are due May 04, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST.

Purpose & Scope

This re-opened solicitation is not a new procurement but an amendment to the original I-BPA solicitation, allowing new offerors to submit quotes and existing awardees to revise rates or add resources. The requirement is for chipper services to support fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. Proposed resources must meet criteria from the original solicitation, including NWCG Standards. Specific requirements include Type 1 (18-inch), Type 2 (13-17 inch), and Type 3 (9-12 inch) hand-fed chippers, each requiring a minimum 3-person crew. Personnel must have specified Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and compliance with labor laws such as the Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) and H-2B program is mandatory.

Contract Details

This opportunity will result in Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs). The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, including specific categories like HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, and Women-Owned Small Business. The estimated value for the NAICS code 115310 is $34,000,000.00. The agreement period is for 3 years from the date of award, subject to annual review modifications. Placement of orders is not guaranteed, and individual orders are limited to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes must be submitted electronically through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d. Offerors must be registered and updated in SAM. New quote submissions will be evaluated using the same factors as the original solicitation: operational acceptability of equipment/resource, price reasonableness, and past performance dependability risk. A 5% advantage may be applied for eligible socioeconomic categories. Offerors must submit technical quotes, including pictures and documentation, and agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.