VIPR I-BPA for Mechanic with Service Truck - West Zone Regions 5 and 6
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 Mechanic with Service Truck services for its West Zone, Regions 5 and 6. This presolicitation aims to establish multiple preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) to support local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The opportunity is a Total Small Business set-aside. Responses are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel. Resources will be utilized for the protection of lands, including severity, fire suppression, all-hazard response, and prescribed project work. Section D.2 of the solicitation will outline specific equipment and personnel requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 5, 2026
- Published: March 17, 2026
- System: Solicitations will be issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System.
Requirements for VIPR Next Gen System
Vendors must meet the following to participate:
- Maintain a valid email address for all VIPR communications.
- Possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI), obtainable at no cost through SAM.gov.
- Maintain an active SAM.gov registration.
- Have a Login.gov account to conduct official electronic business transactions and create a VIPR Next Gen account.
- Submit quotes electronically using the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application.
Additional Notes
Proposed rates must reflect up to a 16-hour daily shift and include all pricing elements identified in Section B.2. Agreements will be competitively awarded within advertised regional dispatch centers; vendors are strongly encouraged to select the dispatch center closest to their resources for timely response and best value. Optional use by interagency cooperators (DOI, NPS, BIA, State agencies) is permitted. Annual open seasons may be initiated to add additional contractors.