Water Handling for East Zone Regions 1, 2, 4, and 9

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is reopening a solicitation for Water‑Handling (WH) engines and water‑tender resources (support and tactical types) to support local, regional, and nationwide fire‑suppression, all‑hazard, and Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) projects in the East Zone (Regions 1, 2, 4, 9). Offerors must submit a technical quote that validates each resource’s operational acceptability—providing at least eight photographs, including a full view of the manufacturer’s data plate showing VIN, GAWR, GVWR, year, make and model—through the VIPR NextGen Vendor Application. The quote must be complete, accurate, and remain valid for 130 calendar days; submissions outside the VIPR system will be rejected. Quotes are due no later than 05 Nov 2026, 17:00 MDT. The award will be structured as multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, with an open‑season “on‑ramping” process (Exhibit H) to ensure resources are available when the Government requests them; however, order placement is not guaranteed. Offerors must comply with the equipment requirements in Section D.2 and provide all required documentation by the closing date to be considered for award.

Notice ID

5ecb9e4f4b284c02afc262c3fbcbc3e2

Solicitation Number

1202SB25Q7003

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003