VIPR I-BPA for Vehicle with Driver for Region 3 ONLY (Pickup & Stake Side)
ID: 1202SB23Q7010Type: 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/cf2bdae8fc5c44f084f8e80b72c7ef57/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the U.S. Forest Service, is seeking qualified vendors to provide vehicles with drivers, specifically pickups and stakeside trucks, for fire suppression and emergency operations in Region 3. This procurement is part of a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (IBPA) set aside exclusively for small businesses, including categories such as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses, aimed at ensuring adequate resources for local, regional, and national fire response efforts. Interested contractors must submit their quotes via the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system by March 4, 2025, with evaluations based on operational acceptability, price reasonableness, and past performance. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Joseph Perkins at joseph.perkinsv@usda.gov or by phone at 980-419-3768.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kimberly Luft
    (720) 467-8317
    kimberly.luft@usda.gov
    Files
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    Amendment 0008 package.pdf
    Amendment 0008 package.pdf
    The document outlines a solicitation from the USDA Forest Service for the procurement of vehicles with drivers, specifically pickups and stakeside trucks, for fire suppression and other emergency operations. Issued under solicitation number 1202SB23Q7010, it details a multiple award incident blanket purchase agreement (IBPA) set aside primarily for small businesses, including specific categories like Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The solicitation has undergone various amendments, leading to updates in contract terms, modifications to wage determinations, and provisions for an onboarding process for additional contractors. The solicitation's primary goal is to ensure that adequate resources are available for local, regional, and national fire suppression efforts. The evaluation criteria include the operational acceptability of offered resources, price reasonableness, and the contractor's past performance. Potential contractors must submit their quotes via the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system, emphasizing compliance with specific eligibility requirements and agency regulations. Overall, this solicitation illustrates the government’s structured approach to acquire essential services during fire emergencies while promoting small business participation.
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