West Zone Heavy Equipment with Water for Regions 3, 5 and 6

The USDA Forest Service is issuing a blanket purchase agreement to acquire local, regional, and nationwide fire‑suppression resources—including Pumper Cats, Softtrack HEW, and Skidgine units—across multiple resource categories and types. The solicitation will result in multiple simplified‑acquisition contracts (each order limited to the SAT) that may be placed on an “open‑season” basis to meet unpredictable incident needs. Offerors must submit a complete technical quote through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next‑Gen Vendor Application by 05/04/2026 17:00 MST, with the quote remaining valid for 130 calendar days. The quote must include detailed pricing (labor, equipment, taxes, insurance, transportation, overhead, profit, etc.) and a full set of required photographs and certifications for each piece of equipment (serial‑number image, front/back/left/right views, blade type, and any non‑qualifying attributes such as winch, grapple, monitor, detachable tank, or foam proportioner) plus a signed Aftermarket Equipment Certification. All representations and certifications (including SAM data) are incorporated by reference, and any omissions or format errors may result in rejection. Awards will be limited to one per resource nationally, though a single resource may be listed under multiple categories provided the same Dispatch Center is selected. The solicitation is set‑aside for small businesses unless market research shows insufficient competition, and vendors meeting multiple socioeconomic criteria (e.g., HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, 8(a)) receive up to a 10‑point advantage on the Dispatch Priority List. Offerors must adhere to Exhibit H’s special contract requirements, including the open‑season on‑ramping process, and ensure all technical documentation is uploaded within the VIPR system; submissions outside this system may be disqualified.

Notice ID

2a72bcd4821a4d6085a7a93c119fbbaf

Solicitation Number

12569R25Q7003

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003