VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment with Water for Regions 1,2,4, and 9 (East Zone)
ID: 1202SB25Q7005Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS PPS INCIDENT PROCUREMENTBoise, ID, 837055354, 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/3d777323f87f448f910e5958e3262847/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide heavy equipment with water for regions 1, 2, 4, and 9 as part of the VIPR I-BPA initiative. This procurement aims to support forestry operations, particularly in natural resource conservation and fire suppression efforts, ensuring compliance with recent amendments to solicitation clauses. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, and interested parties can reach out to James Batty at james.batty@usda.gov or call 541-797-4794 for further details. The solicitation includes updated clauses reflecting changes in federal sustainability guidelines, with a focus on biobased products and services.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Batty
    (541) 797-4794
    james.batty@usda.gov
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