VIPR I-BPA for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Ambulance Service for Region 13 - National

The Forest Service is issuing an open‑season solicitation (published on SAM.gov) to onboard additional medical resources—ambulances and Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs)—under the VIPR Blanket Purchase Agreement. All offerors, whether existing contractors rolling over resources or new vendors meeting the eligibility criteria, must submit a single response through the VIPR system that includes a technical quote for each resource item. Submissions must satisfy the original award’s pass/fail acceptability criteria and be evaluated using the same factors and sub‑factors as the initial solicitation. Required technical documentation includes photographs of ambulances (front, back, sides, VIN plate, certification, and 4‑wheel/All‑Wheel‑Drive capability if applicable) and for EMRs, current credentials, and medical‑director authorization for wildland fire service. Resources must comply with all federal, state, and local laws, and medical equipment must meet state‑specific direction or the minimum list in Exhibit M without superseding state regulations. Key contract provisions emphasize that attributes such as 4‑wheel drive are incident‑driven and do not affect award ranking, fire‑line qualifications must be documented for both ambulance personnel and EMRs, and pricing must be fair and reasonable per FAR 13.106‑3. Annual onboarding allows existing contractors to add new resources (e.g., an ambulance when previously only EMRs were awarded) provided the addition occurs within the onboarding window and follows the technical quote format in Section E.2 and Exhibit H. Any changes after the submission deadline require a formal amendment, and vendors remain responsible for obtaining any required approvals (e.g., DOJ/DEA) for transporting regulated substances.

Notice ID

66fdc3bfc6524212a165bc5ac2777a90

Solicitation Number

12024B23Q7001

NAICS Code

621910

Classification Code

F003