VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment with Water for Regions 1,2,4, and 9 (East Zone)
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) has re-opened Solicitation 1202SB25Q7005 for an open season Onboarding period for Heavy Equipment with Water to support fire suppression and all-hazard incidents in Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 (East Zone). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Vendor quote responses are due by April 23, 2026, at 17:00 PST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to establish Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I BPAs) for heavy equipment with water resources. These resources will be utilized for local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents within the specified East Zone regions. The current action is an Onboarding period, allowing new vendors to submit quotes and existing awardees to revise rates or add resources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: F003 - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, at 17:00 PST
- Published: March 24, 2026
Evaluation
New quote submissions must meet all Acceptability Pass/Fail requirements and will be evaluated using the same factors and sub-factors as the original solicitation. All proposed resources must meet the criteria established in 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 runs concurrently with the USFS Contracting Officer’s annual I BPA review (“Rollover” modification process). Vendors must submit responses through the “VIPR NextGen” application located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d. This amendment is not a new procurement action but re-opens the original solicitation for Onboarding in accordance with Exhibit H – Special Contract Requirements.