VIPR IBPA - Vehicle with Driver for Regions 3 and 8
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) anticipates issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Vehicle with Driver services for Regions 3 and 8. This opportunity is for Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) to support fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. The solicitation will be issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside via the VIPR Next Gen System. Quotes are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide vehicles with drivers for local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. This includes providing all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel. Resources may also be used by interagency cooperators (DOI, NPS, BIA, State agencies).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs)
- Duration: Annual onboarding period, with agreements potentially used for multiple years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product/Service Code: F003 - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT
- Published: March 20, 2026, 02:23 PM EDT
Evaluation
Agreements will be competitively awarded within advertised regional dispatch centers. A socioeconomic status advantage will be applied per Section B.6 for DPL Ranking. Vendors are strongly encouraged to select dispatch centers closest to their resources to ensure timely response and best value regarding travel costs.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System. Vendors must:
- Maintain a valid email address for all VIPR communications.
- Possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI) from SAM.gov.
- Maintain an active SAM.gov registration.
- Have a Login.gov account to create a VIPR Next Gen account.
- Submit quotes electronically using the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application.