VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region

The USDA Forest Service is re‑opening solicitation 129J6125Q7000 to onboard water‑handling (water‑tender) resources for the West Zone, Region 5, to support local, regional, and nationwide fire‑suppression, all‑hazard, prescribed‑fire, and Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) operations. The solicitation will result in multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements, each limited to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT); orders are placed only as incidents arise and are not guaranteed. Offerors must submit a complete technical quote—including at least eight photographs of each resource (data‑plate VIN, GAWR/GVWR, year, make, model, and full front, back, left, and right views) and all required documentation—through the VIPR NextGen vendor portal by the closing date (04 / 24 / 2026 14:00 PT, with an alternate date of 05 / 11 / 2026 14:00 PT noted). Proposed rates must cover labor, equipment, supplies, taxes, insurance, transportation, overhead, and profit, and the quote must remain valid for 130 calendar days. This amendment introduces an “open‑season” onboarding process per Exhibit H, requiring validation of each resource’s existence, VIN/serial number, type, and claimed capabilities. Failure to provide the mandated technical pictures and documents will preclude award or placement on the Dynamic Purchasing List (DPL). All terms and conditions remain unchanged except as modified by this amendment, and vendors are encouraged to seek clarification on any ambiguities before submission. Small‑business vendor conferences may be offered by APEX Accelerators for additional guidance.

Notice ID

749e05565e9543ecbb548f1614c23033

Solicitation Number

129J6125Q7000

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003