VIPR I-BPA for Off-Highway Vehicles
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) At Incident Management Support (AIMS) anticipates issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) for use Nationwide. This presolicitation aims to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) for resources to be utilized in local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. Contractors will be responsible for providing fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel, along with all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and lodging. Responses are anticipated by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded resources will support the protection of lands, including severity, fire suppression, all hazard response, and prescribed project work. Contractors must provide all required equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel to meet or exceed agreement specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipates I-BPA via RFQ)
- Product/Service Code: F003 - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Response Due: May 1, 2026
- Published: March 19, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is a presolicitation. Specific evaluation criteria and submission requirements will be detailed in the forthcoming Request for Quotes (RFQ).
Additional Notes
For inquiries, contact Michael Lucas at Michael.j.lucas@usda.gov or 406-370-3245.