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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is reopening its original solicitation for Water‑Handling resources (East Zone, Regions 1, 2, 4, 9) to conduct onboarding under Exhibit H. Offerors must submit a technical quote through the VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application by 05 Nov 2026, 17:00 MDT. The quote must remain valid for 130 calendar days and will be evaluated with the same factors as the original award. All required technical evaluation pictures and documents must be uploaded in VIPR; submissions outside the system may be rejected. For Water‑Handling Engine (WH) resources, a minimum of eight pictures is required, including a full‑view of the manufacturer’s data plate (VIN, GAWR, GVWR, year, make, model) and documentation of suspension, foam proportioner, and any claimed attributes. For Water‑Tender Tactical (WH) resources, at least thirteen pictures are needed, covering the data plate, all four vehicle sides, suspension details, foam system, and two certified weight tickets (full and empty tank) dated within one year of the closing date. The amendment creates multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) that may be used by state and federal wildland‑fire agencies, each order limited to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Orders are not guaranteed and will be placed only when the Government requests resources. A single resource may be awarded under only one national category/type, and the same dispatch center must be selected for that resource. I‑BPAs are set‑aside for small businesses unless market research shows insufficient competition; vendors meeting multiple socioeconomic criteria can receive up to a 10‑point advantage on the Dispatch Priority List. All representations and certifications required by FAR 52.204‑19 must be included, and compliance with the pass/fail equipment requirements is mandatory for award consideration.

Notice ID

8c3bf9ddee184e8f85fa121cc79aa9c0

Solicitation Number

1202SB25Q7003

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003