Request for Information - VIPR 2025 IBPA Clerical Support Unit - Region 13 National Zone
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICEBOISE, ID, 83705, USA

NAICS

Other Business Service Centers (including Copy Shops) (561439)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS PRINTED MATTER (7690)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/175560861a4e4f67947bc1a9046f88ba/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking feedback on a draft solicitation for the VIPR 2025 IBPA Clerical Support Unit in Region 13 National Zone. This initiative aims to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Clerical Support Units that will assist in fire suppression and all-hazard incidents across the nation, requiring contractors to provide self-contained units capable of significant printing and scanning output under challenging conditions. The agreements are crucial for ensuring operational readiness during emergency responses, with a focus on safety, compliance, and the provision of trained personnel. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their feedback by November 1, 2024, to the primary contact, Jill Leguineche, at amanda.leguineche@usda.gov or by phone at 208-387-5357.

    Files
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    2025 Clerical Support Unit Template.pdf
    This solicitation aims to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the provision of Clerical Support Units to aid in fire suppression and all-hazard incidents nationwide. The agreements are intended for use by multiple state and federal wildland fire agencies and will require contractors to supply self-contained units equipped to produce significant printing and scanning output under challenging conditions. The contractors must include equipment and resources for daily operations, with an emphasis on safety and compliance. The agreements will be evaluated based on operational acceptability, price correctness, and past performance reliability. Small businesses are prioritized unless the market indicates otherwise. A 5% socioeconomic advantage is also granted for certain categories. Selected contractors must comply with federal regulations and demonstrate adherence to safety standards. The agreement period is set for three years, with an emphasis on the contractors’ responsibility to maintain equipment, provide trained personnel and submit quotes through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) System. Orders will be dispatched based on a prioritized list, influenced by performance and availability. Changes to agreements, dispatch procedures, and specific equipment requirements are outlined in detail, reinforcing the emphasis on operational readiness for emergency response situations.
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