VIPR I-BPA for Faller for East Zone (Regions 1, 2, and 4)
ID: 1202SB23Q7019Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS PPS INCIDENT PROCUREMENTBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION (F003)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f77284b8d4ae4718b7de41b6b2698618/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the U.S. Forest Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Faller services for the East Zone, covering Regions 1, 2, and 4, as part of a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (IBPA). This procurement is essential for supporting local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents, ensuring that the Forest Service can effectively manage and respond to emergencies. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside, with vendor responses due by March 7, 2025, at 17:00 MST, and interested parties can access the VIPR Vendor application to submit their quotes. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Dana Bangart at dana.bangart@usda.gov or by phone at 406-552-9257.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dana Bangart
    (406) 552-9257
    dana.bangart@usda.gov
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