Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region
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), is re-opening Solicitation 1204H125Q7001 for an open season Onboarding period for the Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) in Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region. This initiative supports local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. This is a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (IBPA), designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due April 24, 2026, at 14:00 Pacific.
Scope of Work
This Onboarding period allows new, eligible Offerors to submit quotes for consideration and existing IBPA awardees to revise rates, modify, or add new resources. The HETF provides heavy equipment for fire suppression and all-hazard incidents within the West Zone, Region 6. All proposed resources must meet the criteria established in the original solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (IBPA)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 14:00 Pacific
- Published: March 24, 2026 (for this re-opening)
- Submission Method: Through the
VIPR NextGenapplication located athttps://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 factors as the original solicitation. Any resulting new IBPA awards will be identical in terms and conditions to the original agreements, including the period of performance.
Additional Notes
This amendment re-opens the original solicitation for Onboarding, which is not a new procurement action but conducted under the original terms. It runs concurrently with the USFS Contracting Officer’s annual IBPA review, commonly referred to as the “Rollover” modification process.