VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region

The USDA Forest Service is issuing a blanket purchase agreement for Heavy‑Equipment Task Force (HETF) resources to support local, regional, and nationwide fire‑suppression, all‑hazard, and prescribed‑fire projects. Offerors must validate that each piece of equipment exists, provide accurate VIN/serial numbers, confirm the correct resource type, and document any claimed capabilities. All technical data, photographs, and required documents must be uploaded through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen Vendor Application; submissions outside this system will be rejected. Quotes are valid for 130 calendar days and must be received by 14:00 PT on May 11 2026. The solicitation includes an “open‑season” onboarding amendment (Exhibit H) that uses the original evaluation criteria, with price‑only evaluation (options are excluded) and specific vehicle‑licensing requirements. Socio‑economic preferences are applied: vendors meeting multiple targeted categories (e.g., HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, 8(a)) receive a cumulative advantage capped at 10 percentage points for Dispatch Priority List placement. Offerors are responsible for ensuring completeness, clarity, and accuracy of their technical quote and must seek clarification in writing at least two weeks before the closing date. All required steps for selecting and submitting resources are detailed in the VIPR wizard, with help available via the VIPR Helpdesk.

Notice ID

3ce32e9ee2ae4d32bfe4a3c491fa42ef

Solicitation Number

1204H125Q7001

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003