Weed Washing Units for East Zone (Region 1, 2 and 4)
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 1202SB25Q7004 for an open season Onboarding period for Weed Washing Units for the East Zone (Region 1, 2, and 4). This amendment allows new vendors to submit quotes and existing awardees to modify resources under an existing Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA). Responses are due by April 23, 2026, at 16:30 MST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks Weed Washing Units to support local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. The onboarding process allows for the addition of new resources and new contractors to the existing I-BPA agreements, which are identical in terms and conditions to the original awards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Amendment to an existing 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)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 16:30 MST
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Submission Method: Through the "VIPR NextGen" application at
https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d
Evaluation
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. Any resulting new I-BPA awards will be identical to the original agreements, including all terms, conditions, and the period of performance.
Additional Notes
This amendment re-opens the original solicitation for an "Onboarding" period, which runs concurrently with the annual I-BPA review ("Rollover"). This is not a new procurement action but an opportunity for new Offerors to join the existing I-BPA pool and for current awardees to update their offerings. Significant changes to evaluation factors or contract terms are not anticipated.