VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Regions 1 and 4 ONLY

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 incidents, and Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) projects. Each order will be limited to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and no order is guaranteed; the Government may request resources as needed during emergencies. Offerors must submit a complete technical quote—including required pictures, equipment validation (VIN/serial number), and documentation of operational acceptability—through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen Vendor Application by 05 Nov 2026, 17:00 PST. Proposed rates must cover labor, equipment, supplies, taxes, insurance, transportation (Mileage or Transport Daily Guarantee), overhead, and profit, and must remain valid for 130 calendar days. The solicitation includes an open‑season onboarding process (Exhibit H) that validates resource existence and attributes, and allows a single award per resource category nationwide. Socio‑economic advantages (up to 10 points) are granted for vendors meeting multiple categories (e.g., HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, 8(a)). Small‑business set‑aside applies unless market research shows insufficient competition. Offerors must also provide company experience in commercial logging or heavy‑equipment tactical operations and identify a qualified HETF foreman. Failure to meet the technical submission format or to include required documentation will result in rejection or exclusion from the Dispatch Priority List.

Notice ID

555f7079db49461abf2cf77899ba7035

Solicitation Number

1202SB25Q7001

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003