VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling For The East Zone (Regions 1, 2, 4, 8, & 9)

The USDA Forest Service East Zone (Regions 1, 2, 4, 8, and 9) is preparing to issue a presolicitation for Water Handling services to support fire suppression and all-hazard incidents across local, regional, and nationwide levels. The contract requires the selected vendors to provide all necessary equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, and trained personnel to meet or exceed specified standards. The agreement may be used optionally by interagency cooperators, subject to their payment and administrative terms. Resources supplied under this contract will be utilized primarily for fire and incident response, with the USFS conducting an annual review to determine if additional contractors or resources should be added through an open season process. Rates should be based on a 16-hour daily shift and include all costs outlined in the pricing section. The agreements will be competitively awarded within designated regional dispatch centers, with vendors encouraged to select the dispatch center closest to their resources to optimize response times and cost efficiency. The procurement process emphasizes small business participation, with multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements anticipated, and will be managed through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. Vendors must have a valid DUNS number, active SAM registration, a USDA Level 2 eAuthentication account, and submit their quotes electronically via VIPR. The solicitation aims to ensure timely, cost-effective support for emergency incident response efforts across the specified regions.