Incident Base Unit for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region ONLY

SOL #: 12569R25Q7004Solicitation

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/9afdb1bd0caf42d1908a985dfbad9a95/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 3, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

Apr 23, 2026, 5:00 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 12569R25Q7004 for an open season Onboarding period for Incident Base Units in Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region ONLY. This opportunity supports local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. It is a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA) issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Vendor quote responses are due no later than April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.

Purpose and Scope

This notice re-opens the original solicitation to conduct Onboarding in accordance with Exhibit H – Special Contract Requirements. Onboarding is not a new procurement but allows new Offerors to submit quotes and existing I BPA awardees to revise rates, modify resources, or add new resources. The Incident Base Units provide essential support for fire suppression and other emergency incidents within Region 5.

Contract Details

Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
Submission Method: Vendors must submit responses through the "VIPR NextGen" application located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d.
Period of Performance: Any new I BPA awards issued through Onboarding will be identical to the original awards, including all terms, conditions, and the period of performance.

Evaluation and Eligibility

New quote submissions must meet all Acceptability Pass/Fail requirements and will be evaluated using the same evaluation factors and sub-factors as the original solicitation. The Government does not anticipate significant changes to evaluation factors or contract terms. All proposed resources must meet the criteria established in the original solicitation. After Onboarding and the annual review/rollover processes, newly awarded Contractors or newly accepted resources will be eligible for dispatch and BPA Calls.

Key Updates & Deadlines

Solicitation Re-opening: This amendment re-opens the solicitation for an open season Onboarding period.
Quote Response Due: April 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Published Date: March 20, 2026.
Payment Exception Clarification: An earlier amendment (0001) incorporated language regarding "Payment Exception," detailing how deductions will be calculated for inoperable equipment, including specific calculations for hourly rates and payment deductions. This clarification does not alter submission deadlines or evaluation factors.