VIPR I-BPA for Chipper for East Zone (Regions 1, 2, and 4)
ID: 1202SB24Q7017Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

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/6c150b6bd5164013be625aba6fe53042/view
Timeline
    Description

    Presolicitation notice from the Department of Agriculture, US Forest Service, for the procurement of chippers for use during fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and personnel. The chippers will be used to protect lands and assist in severity, fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. The agreement will be competitively awarded and is set aside for small businesses. The solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. Vendors must have a valid e-mail address, UEI Number, active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and a USDA Level 2 eAuthentication account. Quotes must be submitted electronically using the VIPR Vendor Application.

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