VIPR I-BPA for Mechanic with Service Truck for the East Zone (Regions 3 and 8)
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) anticipates issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for East Zone Mechanic with Service Truck services for use in Regions 3 and 8. This presolicitation is for VIPR Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) to support fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. Responses are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel, along with all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and lodging. Services include mechanic support with a service truck for local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and RX prescribed project work. Resources may also be used by interagency cooperators (DOI, NPS, BIA, State agencies). Annual open season onboarding periods may be initiated based on government interest.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs)
- Duration: Annual review for potential onboarding
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business, with additional consideration for socioeconomic status (Section B.6)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 09:00 AM ET
- Published: March 20, 2026, 04:52 PM ET
Evaluation
Agreements will be competitively awarded within advertised regional dispatch centers. Vendors are encouraged to select dispatch centers closest to their resources to ensure timely response and best value regarding travel costs. Socioeconomic status will receive additional consideration in the DPL ranking.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System. Vendors must:
- Maintain a valid email for VIPR communications.
- Possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov.
- Maintain an active SAM.gov registration.
- Have a Login.gov account for electronic transactions and VIPR Next Gen access.
- Submit quotes electronically via the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application.