VIPR I-BPA for Chipper for East Zone (Regions 1, 2, and 4)
ID: 1202SB24Q7017Type: Solicitation
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/7f39d9a5f4744cd6b8d44872a3886c85/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Feb 16, 2024, 4:23 PM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Mar 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Agriculture, specifically the U.S. Forest Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide chippers for the East Zone, covering Regions 1, 2, and 4, under a re-opened solicitation for a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (IBPA). This procurement is aimed at supporting local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents, ensuring that the Forest Service has the necessary resources to respond effectively to emergencies. The open season Onboarding period allows both existing IBPA awardees and new offerors to submit quotes, with all responses evaluated based on the original solicitation's criteria. Interested vendors must submit their responses by March 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST, and can contact Britta Wolsey at britta.wolsey@usda.gov or 307-351-3413 for further information.

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