VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Regions 1 and 4 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 1202SB25Q7001 for an open season Onboarding period for a Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) in Regions 1 and 4 ONLY. This Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) supports local, regional, and national fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. Vendor quote responses are due no later than May 11, 2026, at 17:00 PST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to establish or modify Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) services. The Onboarding period allows:
- New Offerors: To submit quotes for consideration, provided they meet all eligibility requirements.
- Existing I-BPA Awardees: To revise rates, modify resources, or add new resources to their current agreements. 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: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product/Service Code: F003 - Forest/Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression Services
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, at 17:00 PST
- Published: April 21, 2026
Evaluation
New quote submissions must meet all Acceptability Pass/Fail requirements and will be evaluated using the same factors and sub-factors as the original solicitation. Any resulting new I-BPA awards will be identical in terms, conditions, and period of performance to the original agreements.
Additional Notes
This Onboarding is not a new procurement action but an amendment to the original solicitation. Responses must be submitted through the "VIPR NextGen" application 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.