Water Handling for Regions 3 and 8

The USDA Forest Service is issuing a blanket purchase agreement to acquire water‑handling and engine resources for local, regional, and nationwide fire‑suppression, all‑hazard, and Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) missions. Offerors must submit a technically complete quote through the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application by 27 April 2026, 17:00 MDT. The quote must remain valid for 130 calendar days and include all required equipment validation documentation; failure to provide the specified pictures and records will result in disqualification. Technical submissions are highly prescriptive. For each Water‑Handling (WH) engine, at least eight photographs are required, including a full‑view of the manufacturer’s data plate (VIN, GAWR, GVWR, year, make, model). For Water‑Tender Tactical resources, a minimum of thirteen photographs is required, covering the data plate, all four exterior sides, suspension details, foam proportioner system, and additional claimed attributes. Vendors must also submit two certified weight tickets (full and empty tank) dated within one year of the solicitation closing. All documentation must be uploaded within the VIPR system; any submission outside this portal will be rejected. The solicitation is set‑aside for small businesses unless market research dictates an unrestricted award, and only one award will be made per resource category nationwide. Orders will be placed under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold on an on‑demand basis, with no guarantee of future task orders.

Notice ID

518e42e11ec04c0b8e02465dcaf0582c

Solicitation Number

1202SB25Q7002

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003