VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Regions 1 and 4 ONLY

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks to obtain Heavy Equipment Task Forces (HETF) for local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed fire project work. The resulting Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) may be used by multiple State and Federal wildland fire agencies. An open season on-ramping process is included to ensure adequate resources.

• A standard HETF includes a Job Site Foreman with 4-wheel drive transportation, one leveling Feller Buncher, one rubber-tired Skidder, one Type II or Type III Dozer (with 6-way blade or manual angle with hydraulic tilt), and one drop tank Skidgine or Pumpercat capable of skidding logs. Two transports capable of hauling all equipment are mandatory.

• Optional equipment includes an Excavator (minimum 111 HP) or a Boom Mounted Masticator.

• All equipment must meet applicable state and federal laws and be maintained in good repair.

• Personnel must meet specific safety standards, including RT-130 training and a work capacity fitness test for certain roles.

• The solicitation will result in multiple agreements.

• The agreement period is for 4 years from the date of award, with annual review modifications.

• No orders or payments are guaranteed during the duration of the agreement period.

• The estimated award date is June 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System.

• Evaluation factors include: operational acceptability, price reasonableness, and past performance dependability risk.

• A 5% socioeconomic status advantage is applied to DPL ranking for eligible small business concerns.

• The quote submission is valid for 130 calendar days from the quote due date.

• Offerors must submit technical quote pictures and documents.

• The offer due date is May 11, 2026, at 05:00 PM PST.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• Awards to Government employees or Government entities are prohibited.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5.

• Exhibit H details Geographic Area Terms and Conditions.

• Exhibit J is the Heavy Equipment Task Force After-Dispatch Roster form.

• Exhibit K provides HETF Bullets and standard configurations.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment re-opens Solicitation 1202SB25Q7001 for an open season Onboarding period. The vendor quote response due date has been extended to April 24, 2026, at 17:00 PST.

• The solicitation is being re-opened for an open season Onboarding period.

• Vendor quote responses are now due by 04/24/2026 at 17:00 PST.

• Proposal deadlines have been extended.

• Vendors must submit responses through the "VIPR NextGen" application.

• The amendment applies to a Multiple Award Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) issued as a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

• The open season Onboarding period will run concurrently with the USFS Contracting Officer's annual I-BPA review ("Rollover" modification process).

• Existing I-BPA awardees may revise rates, modify resources, or add new resources.

• New Offerors who meet eligibility requirements may submit quotes.

• All proposed resources must meet the criteria established in the original solicitation.

• New quote submissions must meet Acceptability Pass/Fail requirements and will be evaluated using the same factors as the original solicitation.

• Any resulting new I-BPA awards will be identical in terms and conditions to the original agreements.