Mobile Sleeper Unit for Region 13 - National
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 Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Forest Service (USFS), is soliciting for Mobile Sleeper Unit services to support incident response in Regions 3, 4, 5, and 6. The solicitation number is 12024B24Q7003. This effort aims to establish multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPA). Responses are due April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide Mobile Sleeper Units for use in severity, fire suppression, prescribed fire, and all-hazard incidents. This includes responsibility for all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and trained/certified personnel, along with their supervision and management. Resources may not be designated more than 450 miles away from their selected Dispatch Center. Quoters should select the dispatch center closest to their resource location to ensure timely incident support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPA)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry (Size Standard: $34 million)
- Response Due: April 30, 2026
- Published: March 24, 2026 (Latest opportunity update date)
- Original Solicitation Posting: On or about February 28, 2024
Submission & Evaluation
Awards will be competitively made by Dispatch Centers within the advertised Region. Only businesses with an active SAM account verifying the advertised NAICS will be considered. All equipment will be evaluated prior to award, with inspection information provided in Section E.2 of the solicitation. The Government anticipates awarding multiple I-BPAs. If responses are determined to be too low to be advantageous to the Government, no awards will be made.
Additional Notes
- This solicitation utilizes the VIPR Vendor Web Application (
https://apps.fs.usda.gov/vipr/vendor). A Level 2 eAuthentication account is required to access VIPR. - Vendors must be registered and have an active account in SAM.gov with completed Online Representations and Certifications.
- The solicitation is available electronically on SAM.gov.
- The USFS Fire and Aviation Management (F&AM) Regional Program Office Representatives will annually determine if an open season on-ramping process is needed to add contractors.
- Optional use by Interagency Cooperators (DOI, NPS, BIA, State, etc.) is subject to their payment and administrative terms.
- Contact Jennifer Travis at
jennifer.travis@usda.govor970-373-7170for inquiries.