Fallers for West Zone Regions 5 and 6

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is issuing an RFQ to acquire faller and faller‑module resources for local, regional, and nationwide fire‑suppression, all‑hazard, and Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) projects in Regions 5 (Pacific Southwest) and 6 (Pacific Northwest). The solicitation will result in multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) with a dollar ceiling at the Simplified Acquisition Threshold; individual orders are not guaranteed and will be placed only as emergencies arise. Offerors must submit a complete technical quote—including a signed resume for each faller, VIN/serial verification, and all required photographs and documents—through the VIPR NextGen Vendor Application by 05 Apr 2026, 17:00 MST. Quotes must remain valid for 130 calendar days and must incorporate all rates for labor, equipment, supplies, taxes, insurance, transportation, overhead, and profit required to meet the specified standards. The award process follows the original solicitation’s evaluation factors, with an “open‑season” onboarding amendment (Exhibit H) that validates resource existence and attributes. Only one award may be issued nationally for a given resource type, and the same dispatch center must be selected for any multi‑category award. Small‑business set‑aside applies unless market research shows insufficient competition; vendors meeting multiple socioeconomic categories (e.g., HUBZone, SDVOSB, 8(a)) receive up to ten additional priority points for dispatch placement. Failure to provide the mandated technical pictures, documents, or required certifications (e.g., FAR 52.204‑19) will result in rejection or exclusion from the eligible resource pool.

Notice ID

1e866d1e143241be8f171b570a6d766f

Solicitation Number

12569R23Q7002

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003