VIPR I-BPA for Off-Highway Vehicles
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) is soliciting quotes for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) for nationwide use in fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. This will result in Multiple Indefinite-Delivery Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs). The acquisition is set aside for Small Business. Quotes are due May 15, 2026, 04:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
Contractors will provide fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel, along with all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and lodging. OHVs will be used for local, regional, and national fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed project work. Key requirements include:
- Resource Type: Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) meeting specific standards (e.g., transmission, exhaust, tires, lighting, GPS tracking).
- Vehicle Licensing: All vehicles must be licensed and legally operable on roads, with additional off-road registration potentially required. USDOT inspection for trailers over 10,001 lbs GVWR.
- Personnel: Compliance with safety standards, minimum age for firefighting resources, and Fair Labor Standards Act. All communications must be in English.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Multiple Indefinite-Delivery Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs).
- Period of Performance: 5 years from the date of award, with annual review modifications.
- Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated; individual order limitations may be up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). No orders or payments are guaranteed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business. A 5% socioeconomic status advantage may be applied to dispatch priority ranking for eligible small business concerns (HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, 8(a), WOSB).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System.
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on operational acceptability of equipment/resource, price reasonableness, and past performance dependability risk.
- Technical Evaluation: All resources must pass a Technical Evaluation prior to award consideration.
- Key Deadline: Offers are due by May 15, 2026, 04:00 PM MST.
Additional Notes
Contractors must register and maintain active status in the System for Award Management (SAM). An "open season on-ramping" process is included to ensure adequate resources.