VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region
ID: 1204H125Q7001Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEPACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICEPORTLAND, OR, 97204, 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/9f2b6b8e54824c6487706206a855adf4/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking proposals for the VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) in the Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6). This procurement aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for support activities related to forestry, particularly focusing on natural resources and conservation efforts, including forest and range fire suppression and presuppression. The services procured will play a crucial role in enhancing the region's capacity to manage and respond to wildfire threats effectively. Interested small businesses are encouraged to reach out to Craig Ericson at craig.ericson@usda.gov or call 530-559-6264 for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for total small business participation under FAR 19.5.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Craig Ericson
    (530) 559-6264
    craig.ericson@usda.gov
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