Faller for Region 3 ONLY

The USDA Forest Service is issuing an RFQ to acquire faller modules for local, regional, and nationwide fire‑suppression, all‑hazard, and Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) projects. The solicitation will result in multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements and includes an “open season” onboarding process (Exhibit H) that allows resources to be added during the open‑season period using the same evaluation factors as the original award. Offerors must submit a complete technical quote—including required pictures, documents, and a signed resume for each faller—through the VIPR NextGen Vendor Application by 17:00 MDT on 23 April 2026. The quote must be valid for 130 calendar days and will be evaluated for operational acceptability, VIN/serial verification, and claimed attributes; incomplete submissions will be rejected or placed on a DPL. The solicitation is set‑aside for small businesses unless market research shows insufficient competition, and a single resource may receive awards in multiple categories only if the same dispatch center is used, with only one national award per resource type. Offerors must comply with FAR provisions (e.g., 52.204‑19, 52.212‑1) and address any SAM registration issues directly on www.sam.gov. Socio‑economic advantages (up to 10 points) are granted for qualifying HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, and 8(a) firms. All questions must be submitted in writing at least two weeks before the closing date, and vendor conferences will be held via Microsoft Teams or telephone.

Notice ID

cb2bddf0a3b44b869a0ee201d9b44d80

Solicitation Number

1202SB23Q7009

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F003