VIPR I-BPA for Fuel Tender for the East Zone (Regions 3 and 8)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) is soliciting proposals for Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) for Fuel Tender services in the East Zone (Regions 3 and 8). These services will support local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. This opportunity is a Total Small Business set-aside. Quotes are due May 11, 2026, at 05:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide various types of fuel tenders (Type 1: 3501+ gallons, Type 2: 2501-3500 gallons, Type 3: 500-2500 gallons, Type 4: 600-999 gallons) capable of dispensing Diesel, Unleaded Premium Non-Ethanol, and Regular Unleaded Fuel. Services include providing all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel. Equipment must meet DOT, EPA, and state inspection requirements, including annual state-certified meter inspection, spill containment kits, and current tank testing. Operators must be qualified, licensed (CDL with appropriate endorsements), and able to communicate in English.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs)
- Duration: 5 years from the date of award, with annual review modifications.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business, with additional consideration for WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone, and SDVOSB.
- Rates: Proposed rates must cover up to a 16-hour daily shift and include all pricing elements from Section B.2. Payment will be at rates in effect at the time of order issuance.
- Guarantees: Placement of orders and payments are NOT GUARANTEED.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System using the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application.
- Evaluation Factors: Operational acceptability of equipment/resource, price reasonableness, and past performance dependability risk.
- Key Deadline: Quotes are due by May 11, 2026, at 05:00 PM MST. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Vendors must maintain a valid email, a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI), an active SAM registration, and a Login.gov account to create a VIPR Next Gen account. Vendors are strongly encouraged to select a dispatch center closest to their resources to ensure timely response and best value. Annual open season onboarding periods may be initiated to add additional contractors/resources. Optional use by interagency cooperators (DOI, NPS, BIA, State agencies) is permitted.