VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region
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.
Amendment 0001 is being issued: To ensure compliance with Executive Orders 14148 and 14208, a FAR class deviation has been issued by the USDA Forest Service amending the solicitation clauses with FAR Class Deviation (FEB 2025). This amendment removes all references to Executive Order 14057, "Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability" along with removal of 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. In addition, 7 CFR 3201 "Guidelines For Designating Biobased Products For Federal Procurement references" is now replaced with 7 CFR 4270 "USDA BIOBASED MARKETS PROGRAM: FEDERAL PROCUREMENT AND VOLUNTARY LABELING". Informational Links: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/caac/CAAC_Letter_2025-01_Supplement-1.pdf & https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/caac/CAAC_Letter_2025-02_Supplement-1.pdf
The following clauses are removed:
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)
52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024)
52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)
52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024)
52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)
The following clauses are inserted:
52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]
52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]
52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]
52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]