VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment for Regions 3 & 8 ONLY
ID: 1202SB23Q7012Type: 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/0d4b687d3ed04d79a87d635e962d2731/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the U.S. Forest Service, is seeking vendors for a re-opened solicitation under the VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment, specifically for Regions 3 and 8. This procurement aims to secure heavy equipment necessary for local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents, as part of a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (IBPA) that is exclusively set aside for small businesses. The importance of this equipment lies in its critical role in enhancing the Forest Service's capabilities during emergency situations, ensuring effective response to fire-related incidents. Interested vendors must submit their responses by March 4, 2025, and can access the solicitation details through the VIPR Vendor application; for further inquiries, they may contact James Batty at james.batty@usda.gov or call 541-797-4794.

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