Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment for Region 6 - Pacific Northwest ONLY
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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) is re-opening Solicitation 1204H124Q7001 for an open season Onboarding period for Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment in Region 6 - Pacific Northwest ONLY. This opportunity supports local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. It is a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA), designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Vendor quote responses are due May 1, 2026, at 17:00 MST.
Scope of Work
This amendment re-opens the original solicitation to conduct Onboarding in accordance with Exhibit H – Special Contract Requirements. The Onboarding period allows existing I BPA awardees to revise rates, modify resources, or add new resources. New Offerors who meet all eligibility requirements may also submit quotes for consideration. All proposed resources must meet the criteria established in the original solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I BPA)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, at 17:00 MST
- Published: April 23, 2026
Evaluation
New quote submissions must meet all Acceptability Pass/Fail requirements and will be evaluated using the same evaluation factors and sub-factors as the original solicitation. Any resulting new I BPA awards will be identical in terms and conditions, including the period of performance, to the original agreements.
Additional Notes
Responses must be submitted through the "VIPR NextGen" application located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d. The open season Onboarding period runs concurrently with the USFS Contracting Officer’s annual I BPA review ("Rollover" modification process).