VIPR I-BPA for Potable & Gray Water Truck/Handwashing Station (Trailer Mounted) for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region ONLY
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), is re-opening Solicitation 129J6124Q7000 for an open season Onboarding period for Potable & Gray Water Truck/Handwashing Station (Trailer Mounted) services in Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region ONLY. This is a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA), designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The purpose is to support local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. Vendor quote responses are due no later than April 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM MST.
Purpose & Scope
This opportunity seeks to establish multiple I-BPAs for the provision of potable water trucks, gray water trucks, and trailer-mounted handwashing stations. The re-opening allows new Offerors who meet eligibility requirements to submit quotes for consideration, and existing I-BPA awardees to revise rates, modify resources, or add new resources. This Onboarding period is conducted under the terms of the original solicitation and is not a new procurement action.
Contract Details
- Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA)
- Duration: 3 years from the date of award, with annual review modifications.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (Total Small Business Set-Aside)
- Individual Order Limit: Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT)
- Award: Placement of orders is not guaranteed.
Key Requirements
Offerors must provide:
- Potable Water Trucks: Available in four types based on gallon capacity (400-999, 1000-2499, 2500-3999, 4000+ gallons).
- Gray Water Trucks: Available in four types based on gallon capacity (400-999, 1000-2499, 2500-3999, 4000+ gallons).
- Handwashing Stations (Trailer Mounted): Available in two types based on sink count (8-11 sinks, 12+ sinks). All proposed equipment must meet specific standards, including NSF certification for potable water systems, and detailed requirements for tanks, pumps, hoses, fittings, and bacterial testing.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted through the VIPR NextGen application (https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d).
- Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM MST.
- Evaluation Factors: Operational acceptability of equipment, price reasonableness, and past performance dependability risk.
- Socioeconomic Advantage: A 5% advantage is applied for each socioeconomic category checked (e.g., HUBZone, WOSB, 8(a)), up to a 10% cap.
- Discussions: Not anticipated, but may occur. Offerors should submit their best terms initially.
Important Notes
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in SAM and have an active account. Corporations with tax delinquencies or felony convictions are ineligible.
- Amendments: Offerors are responsible for reviewing all amendments and ensuring their equipment and personnel meet all applicable laws and regulations.
- Contact: Francoies Morman (francoies.morman@usda.gov, 770-362-9132).