VIPR I-BPA for Off-Highway Vehicles

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, through its At-Incident Management Support Branch, is issuing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under solicitation number 1202RZ26Q7000 for Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) to support nationwide fire suppression, all-hazard incident response, and prescribed burn operations. The contract, identified as VIPR I-BPA, has a five-year period of performance starting June 2026, with tasking occurring on an as-needed basis primarily during March through October. Contractors must provide fully managed, trained, certified personnel along with all equipment, supplies, transportation, and lodging required to meet operational demands at incident locations across the country, including non-Federal sites. All OHVs must be equipped with operational GPS tracking, display the contractor’s clearly visible and weather-resistant identification, and comply with DOT, OSHA, and USDA standards including spark arresters, spare tires, and state-specific registration requirements. Personnel must pass a 3-mile hike with a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes, communicate proficiently in English, adhere to NWCG work/rest ratios, and ensure harassment- and firearm-free worksites. The solicitation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) award model where technical acceptability serves as a gatekeeper. Offers must pass a pass/fail assessment for operational readiness and avoid high-risk past performance ratings to be eligible; price then determines priority among qualifying vendors. A 5% dispatch advantage, capped at 10%, is granted to qualified small businesses including HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a), WOSB, and EDWOSB entities. All offerors must maintain a current UEI in SAM.gov and complete required representations and certifications electronically. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application by May 15, 2026, and include supporting documentation such as vehicle photos, specifications, and data plates. Contracts will be administered under commercial item acquisition FAR clauses, with invoicing handled via SF-1449, OF-297 shift tickets, or contractor-generated invoices, subject to the Prompt Payment Act. Government inspection and acceptance occur at the incident location, with contractors responsible for ensuring all resources are safe, operational, and fully compliant prior to delivery. No funding ceiling is stated per order, but the total BPA value is capped at $47 million under NAICS code 53