VIPR I-BPA for Helicopter Operations Support Unit for Region 13 - National

SOL #: 12024B24Q7002Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA FOREST SERVICE

BOISE, ID, 83705, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services (F003)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/189d45ec821f4d3dab59003c92c22076/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 7, 2024

Last Updated

Apr 22, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 25, 2024, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service (USFS) has re-opened Solicitation 12024B24Q7002 for an open season Onboarding period, seeking Helicopter Operations Support (HOS) Units to support national, regional, and local fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs). Vendor quotes are due May 11, 2026, at 17:00 MDT.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the provision of Helicopter Operations Support (HOS) Units, which are minimum 26' long, climate-controlled trailers equipped with specific radio and electronic equipment (P25 digital VHF-FM/UHF-FM, VHF-AM radios, digital weather station, PA system). Each unit must include a qualified technician for setup and maintenance. Other requirements include vehicle licensing, personnel meeting safety and English proficiency standards, and the use of biobased products where available. The units will support wildland fire agencies.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs).
Period of Performance: 3 years from the date of award, with annual review modifications.
Estimated Value: The total award amount is estimated at $40,000,000.00. Individual orders are limited by the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT).
Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
Socioeconomic Advantage: A 5% advantage is applied for HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned, and 8(a) Small Business categories, up to a maximum of 10% for dispatch priority list ranking.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System (https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d).
Offer Due Date: May 11, 2026, at 17:00 MDT/MST.
Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on:
1. Operational acceptability of equipment/resource.
2. Price reasonableness.
3. Past performance dependability risk.
Technical Quote: Requires specific pictures and documents to demonstrate operational acceptability.

Additional Notes

Onboarding is conducted under the terms of the original solicitation, and any new I-BPA awards will be identical to the original agreements. Existing I-BPA awardees may revise rates or resources, while new Offerors can submit quotes if they meet eligibility. No orders or payments are guaranteed.