VIPR I-BPA for Fuel Tender for the East Zone (Regions 3 and 8)
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The USDA Forest Service is seeking to establish preseason incident blanket purchase agreements for fuel tenders to support wildland fire suppression and all-hazard response in Regions 3 and 8, with resources also available for prescribed project work and related incident needs. Contractors will be responsible for providing the fuel tender equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully managed, trained, and certified personnel needed to meet the solicitation’s requirements. The work includes detailed equipment and personnel standards, regulatory compliance, annual inspections, and operational qualifications such as a CDL and English proficiency, with awards made as multiple small business set-aside BPAs and dispatch center selection affecting response opportunities and travel costs. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the VIPR Next Gen system, and vendors must maintain a valid email address, UEI, active SAM registration, and Login.gov account; the primary contact listed is Sonia Torres.