VIPR I-BPA for VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Regions 1 and 4 ONLY

SOL #: 1202SB25Q7001Pre-Solicitation

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/14be3df3fd294927b885bb167115c699/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 4, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 24, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 22, 2025, 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) has re-opened Solicitation 1202SB25Q7001 for an open season Onboarding period for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) services in Regions 1 and 4 ONLY. This is a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA), designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 24, 2026, at 17:00 PST.

Purpose & Scope

This opportunity supports local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. The re-opening allows for an "Onboarding" period, which is not a new procurement but an amendment to the original solicitation. During this period, existing I-BPA awardees can revise rates, modify resources, or add new resources. New Offerors who meet all eligibility requirements may also submit quotes for consideration. All proposed resources must meet the criteria established in the original solicitation.

Contract Details

Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA)
Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
Product/Service Code: F003 - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services
Period of Performance: Any new I-BPA awards will be identical to the original awards, including all terms, conditions, and the period of performance.

Submission & Evaluation

Vendors must submit responses through the "VIPR NextGen" application located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d. 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. Significant changes to evaluation factors or contract terms are not anticipated.