VIPR I-BPA for Mechanic with Service Truck - West Zone Regions 5 and 6
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS), specifically the West Zone and Regions 5 and 6, anticipates issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Mechanic with Service Truck services. This opportunity is for Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) to support local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. This will be a Total Small Business set-aside. The solicitation will be issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide Mechanic with Service Truck resources for wildland fire and all-hazard incidents. Services include providing all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel. Resources may be utilized for the protection of lands, including severity, fire suppression, all-hazard response, and prescribed project work. Section D.2 of the solicitation will detail specific equipment and personnel requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) via Request for Quotes (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business, with additional consideration for socioeconomic status per Section B.6.
- Response Due: May 4, 2026
- Published: March 16, 2026
- System: Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System
Key Requirements for Vendors
To participate, vendors must:
- Maintain a valid email for all VIPR communications.
- Possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Maintain an active SAM registration.
- Have a Login.gov account to create a VIPR Next Gen account.
- Submit quotes electronically using the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application.
Additional Notes
Agreements will be competitively awarded within advertised regional dispatch centers. Vendors are encouraged to select dispatch centers closest to their resources for timely response and cost efficiency. Proposed rates must reflect up to a 16-hour daily shift and include all pricing elements from Section B.2. Payment will be made at rates in effect at the time of order issuance. Interagency cooperators (DOI, NPS, BIA, State agencies) may optionally use awarded agreements. Annual open season onboarding periods may be initiated by USFS Fire and Aviation Management (F&AM) Regional Program Office Representatives.