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VIPR I-BPA for Mechanic with Service Truck for East Zone (Regions 1, 2, and 4) ONLY
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Equipment & Services Branch (ESB) for the East Zone, encompassing Regions 1, 2, and 4, is soliciting quotes for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to provide Mechanics with Service Trucks. These resources will support local, regional, and national fire suppression efforts, all-hazard incident response, and prescribed fire projects. Contractors awarded under this solicitation must supply fully managed and certified personnel along with all necessary equipment, materials, transportation, lodging, and supervision to meet the stated operational requirements. The solicitation emphasizes readiness and timely response, urging vendors to select a dispatch center closest to their resource locations to maximize dispatch opportunities and reduce travel costs, as incidents are unpredictable in nature. Interagency cooperative use is permitted subject to the payment and administrative terms of each participating agency. The BPA will be a total small business set-aside and utilize the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen system for solicitations, submissions, and communications requiring vendors to maintain valid digital credentials including a Unique Entity ID and active SAM registration. The performance period spans up to five years beginning around June 2026, with resources deployed primarily within the designated regions but eligible for dispatch nationwide as needed. This firm-fixed-price IDIQ BPA requires contractors to offer rates for up to 16-hour shifts inclusive of all pricing factors specified in the solicitation. Awards will be based on a trade-off evaluation considering operational acceptability of equipment and personnel, price reasonableness, and past performance risk. Advantage points from qualifications such as ASE certification and fire apparatus mechanic credentials contribute to rankings but do not override the Government's broader evaluation criteria. Inspection and acceptance of services and equipment occur at incident locations, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and vehicle standards including current DOT inspections, vehicle cleanliness, and mandatory firefighting equipment. Contractors must meet minimum personnel qualifications including journeyman-level experience and fireline refresher training. Payment and invoicing procedures align with federal prompt payment regulations, with invoices submitted to designated addresses as outlined in contract documents. The solicitation and contract incorporate key FAR commercial item clauses by reference and exclude specific packaging or preservation requirements other than sorting of consumables. The annual open-season on-ramping permits addition of contractors post-award to meet fluctuating operational demands. Overall, this contract enables the USDA Forest Service to maintain rapid, compliant, and quality mechanical support services critical to fire and emergency management across the East Zone.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS), ESB (Equipment & Services Branch) East Zone for Regions 1, 2, and 4 ONLY anticipate issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Mechanic with Service Truck for use in Regions 1, 2, and 4 ONLY. Resources awarded under this solicitation may be used for local, regional, and national fire suppression, all hazard incidents, and RX prescribed project work. Section D.2 of the solicitation will outline all equipment and personnel requirements. Contractors will be responsible for providing all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and fully managed, supervised, trained, and certified personnel necessary to meet or exceed agreement specifications. Resources may be used for the protection of lands, including severity, fire suppression, all hazard response, and prescribed project work.
Optional use of awarded agreements by interagency cooperators (DOI, NPS, BIA, State agencies, etc.) is permitted but subject to each agency’s payment and administrative terms.
Each year, the USFS Fire and Aviation Management (F&AM) Regional Program Office Representatives will determine whether it is in the Government’s best interest to initiate an open‑season onboarding period to add additional contractors and/or resources during the annual Contracting Officer (CO) review, as described in Section C.3.1 of the solicitation.
Rates: Proposed rates must reflect up to a 16‑hour daily shift and include all pricing elements identified in Section B.2, Pricing and Estimated Quantity. Per Section D.21.8.1, Rates of Payments, payment will be made at the rates in effect at the time of order issuance.
Dispatch Centers: Agreements will be competitively awarded within the advertised and available regional dispatch centers. Vendors are strongly encouraged to select the dispatch center closest to the physical location of their resources to ensure timely response to incident needs and to provide best value to the Government regarding travel costs for potential dispatches/BPA Calls. Because wildland fire locations cannot be predicted at the time of award, selecting a host dispatch center or zone far from the resource’s actual location may reduce dispatch opportunities and hinder the Government’s ability to meet critical response timelines. Dispatch center information is available at: https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/
Set‑Asides: The Government anticipates awarding multiple preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I‑BPAs) under a total Small Business set‑aside, with additional consideration applied per Section B.6, Socioeconomic Status Advantage Applicable to DPL Ranking.
****The solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System****
The solicitation will be issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen System. Vendors must meet the following requirements:
1. Maintain a valid email address for all VIPR communications, including rate negotiations, technical evaluations, photo uploads, and award notifications.
2. Possess a valid Unique Entity ID (UEI), obtainable at no cost through the System for Award Management (SAM): https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration
3. Maintain an active SAM registration: https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration
4. Have a Login.gov account to conduct official electronic business transactions and to create a VIPR Next Gen account. Information: https://www.eauth.usda.gov/eauth/b/usda/faq?gid=PublicCustomer&qid=PublicCustomerComingSoonFaqItemId12
5. Submit quotes electronically using the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application: https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d
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