VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region
ID: 129J6125Q7000Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FSMCCLELLAN, CA, 95652, 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/c7066351160444d4adc9d820ec441686/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), is seeking quotes for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Water Handling Equipment in the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5). The procurement aims to secure engines and support water tenders for fire suppression and all-hazard incidents, with specific requirements for Type 3 and Type 6 engines, as well as Type 1, 2, and 3 support water tenders. This equipment is crucial for protecting lands during fire suppression and prescribed project work, ensuring readiness for emergency incidents. Interested vendors must have a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI), active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and must submit quotes electronically via the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Craig Ericson at craig.ericson@usda.gov or call 530-559-6264.

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    Craig Ericson
    (530) 559-6264
    craig.ericson@usda.gov
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