VIPR I-BPA for Vehicle with Driver for Region 4 ONLY
ID: 1202SB23Q7020Type: 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/c8144dfd39ae4d1bbeb1bb30829befea/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the U.S. Forest Service, is reopening solicitation number 1202SB23Q7020 for vehicle services with a driver, designated for use in local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. This procurement aims to establish a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (IBPA) that ensures the availability of various vehicle types while adhering to strict operational and safety standards, including a 2:1 work/rest ratio for personnel. The opportunity is particularly significant as it focuses on small businesses, with set-asides for 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, and EDWOSB companies, enhancing resource availability for fire response activities. Interested contractors must submit their responses by February 25, 2025, at 17:00 MST, and can contact Taylor Jones at taylor.jones@usda.gov or 303-928-0298 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Taylor Jones
    (303) 928-0298
    taylor.jones@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    1202SB23Q7020_0012.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is reopening solicitation number 1202SB23Q7020 for vehicle services with a driver, specifically for use in local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. This amendment seeks to facilitate an Onboarding process as part of the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) designed to ensure adequate resources are available. The contracting process is structured to include multiple award opportunities, focusing on small businesses with set-asides for 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, and EDWOSB companies. Contractors are expected to provide various vehicle types for government use during incidents, and they must adhere to strict operational and safety standards, including a 2:1 work/rest ratio for personnel. Proposed rates by contractors should encompass all costs related to labor, equipment, and compliance with standards. The announcement emphasizes that award decisions will rely on evaluation criteria established in the original solicitation. The re-opening of the solicitation allows new and existing contractors to revise their offers, with the goal of enhancing resource availability for fire response activities.
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