VIPR I-BPA for FALLER for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region

The United States Forest Service (USDA FS) is issuing this solicitation for Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPA) to provide faller services within the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5). This procurement is classified under NAICS 115310, Support Activities for Forestry, and PSC F003, Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest-Range Fire Suppression/Presuppression. This opportunity is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Performance will take place across various locations in California.

Responses are due by April 23, 2020, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Vendors must submit a specific check sheet for each faller to pass the required documentation inspection, as failing to provide the updated version will result in a failure of the inspection process. The solicitation includes implementation of the 2020 Fire Management Board (FMB) Memorandum No. 20-001, which provides guidance regarding the Annual Fireline Safety Awareness (RT-130) requirement in light of COVID-19 restrictions.

This solicitation, identified by number 129J6120Q7002, was published on March 17, 2020, and last updated on April 15, 2020. Documentation associated with this notice includes two PDF attachments: a Faller Check Sheet AMEND 1 and a Faller Roster 2020. While vendors must submit the updated check sheet, there is no requirement to sign or mail in a copy of the solicitation amendment itself. The primary point of contact for this notice is Wendy Whiteman.