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VIPR I-BPA for Fuel Tender for the West Zone (Regions 5 & 6)
Contact and place of performance
Craig Ericson
USA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS) West Zone and Regions 5 and 6 anticipate issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Fuel Tender for use in Regions 5 and 6 . Resources awarded under this solicitation may be used for local, regional, and national fire suppression, all‑hazard incidents, and RX prescribed project work. Section D.2 of the solicitation will outline all equipment and perso...
View moreRates: Proposed rates must reflect up to a 16‑hour daily shift and include all pricing elements identified in Section B.2, Pricing and Estimated Quantity. Per Section D.21.8.1, Rates of Payments, payment will be made at the rates in effect at the time of order issuance.
Dispatch Centers: Agreements will be competitively awarded within the advertised and available regional dispatch centers. Vendors are strongly encouraged to select the dispatch center closest to the physical location of their resources to ensure timely response to incident needs and to provide best value to the Government regarding travel costs for potential dispatches/BPA Calls. Because wildland fire locations cannot be predicted at the time of award, selecting a host dispatch center or zone far from the resource’s actual location may reduce dispatch opportunities and hinder the Government’s ability to meet critical response timelines. Dispatch center information is available at: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/
Set‑Asides: The Government anticipates awarding multiple preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I‑BPAs) under a total Small Business set‑aside, with additional consideration applied per Section B.6, Socioeconomic Status Advantage Applicable to DPL Ranking.
****The solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System****
The solicitation will be issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System. Vendors must meet the following requirements:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service West Zone and Regions 5 and 6 anticipate issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for fuel tenders under solicitation number 12569R26Q7024. These resources are intended for local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. Contractors will be responsible for providing all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully trained and certified personnel. While the primary buyer is the Forest Service, awarded agreements may be used by interagency cooperators, including the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and various state agencies.
The government expects to award multiple preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) as a total SBA small business set-aside. Performance will occur at various locations across the United States, and vendors are encouraged to select dispatch centers closest to their physical resource locations to ensure timely responses and cost-effective travel. Proposed rates must reflect a daily shift of up to 16 hours. The Forest Service will determine annually whether to initiate an open-season onboarding period to add further contractors or resources based on government interest.
This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 324110 for Petroleum Refineries and PSC F003 for Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression. Responses are due by May 4, 2026. The solicitation and all subsequent quotes, negotiations, and awards will be managed through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System. Vendors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a valid Unique Entity ID to participate. Point of contact for this notice is Craig Ericson.
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