Faller for East Zone (Regions 1, 2, and 4)

SOL #: 1202SB23Q7019Solicitation

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/0d1dca617d5c4dd1821007713b58ff0b/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 15, 2023

Last Updated

Mar 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 23, 2026, 4:00 AM

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), is re-opening Solicitation 1202SB23Q7019 for an open season Onboarding period for Faller services in the East Zone (Regions 1, 2, and 4). This opportunity supports local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside for a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA). Vendor quote responses are due no later than April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST.

Scope of Work

This amendment re-opens the original solicitation to conduct Onboarding in accordance with Exhibit H – Special Contract Requirements. The requirement is for Faller services to support fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. During this open season Onboarding period, existing I BPA awardees may revise rates, modify resources, or add new resources. New Offerors who meet all eligibility requirements may submit quotes for consideration. All proposed resources must meet the criteria established in the original solicitation.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% Small Business)
Response Due: April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST
Published: March 18, 2026
Submission Method: Through the VIPR NextGen application at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d

Evaluation

New quote submissions must meet all Acceptability Pass/Fail requirements and will be evaluated using the same evaluation factors as the original solicitation. Any resulting new I BPA awards will be identical in terms and conditions to the original agreements.

Additional Notes

This Onboarding period is not a new procurement action but an amendment to the original solicitation. It runs concurrently with the USFS Contracting Officer’s annual I BPA review (“Rollover”). After Onboarding and annual review, newly awarded Contractors or newly accepted resources will be eligible for dispatch and BPA Calls. For inquiries, contact Britta Wolsey at Britta.Wolsey@usda.gov or 307-351-3413.