VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9

SOL #: 1202SB25Q7003Pre-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/21b2473eec7c428ab1f9b503413556f4/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 4, 2025

Last Updated

Apr 1, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 23, 2025, 11:00 PM

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 1202SB25Q7003 for an open season Onboarding period for Water Handling services in East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9. This opportunity supports local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. It is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA). Vendor quotes are due April 27, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.

Purpose & Scope

This amendment re-opens the original solicitation to conduct Onboarding, allowing new Offerors to submit quotes and existing I BPA awardees to revise rates, modify, or add new resources. The Onboarding process runs concurrently with the USFS annual I BPA review ("Rollover"). All proposed resources must meet the criteria established in the original solicitation. Any new I BPA awards will be identical in terms and conditions to the original agreements, with a 4-year agreement period from the original award date, subject to annual review modifications.

Key Requirements

Services include providing water handling equipment such as engines (Type 3, 4, 5, and 6), support water tenders, and tactical water tenders. Resources must meet specific equipment standards, including backup alarms, hose lengths, pump performance, and personal protective equipment (PPE). Personnel must meet minimum qualification requirements as defined by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) Wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) for roles like FFT1, ENGB, and Water Tender Operators. Administrative corrections include updating the TYPE 3 engine rated pressure to 250 psi and the requirement for 1 ½” Hose.

Contract Details

This is a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA), issued as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS Code is 115310 with a size standard of $34,000,000.00. The dollar limitation for any individual order is the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). No orders or payments are guaranteed during the agreement period.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes must be submitted through the VIPR NextGen application. Submissions will be evaluated based on operational acceptability, price reasonableness, and past performance dependability risk. A 5% advantage will be applied for each socioeconomic category checked (e.g., HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, 8(A)), up to a cap of 10%. Technical quotes must include specific pictures and documentation. Offerors must be registered and have updated information in the System for Award Management (SAM).