VIPR I-BPA for Chipper for Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region

The Forest Service Pacific Northwest Regional Office issued this pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number AG-04H1-S-15-7004, for a Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA). This procurement covers chipper services within Region 6, the Pacific Northwest Region. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry and PSC code F. This requirement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, identified by the SBA (SBA) code and explanation.

Vendors are responsible for coordinating and funding mechanical and compliance inspections through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Inspection Provider. All equipment inspections and any necessary re-inspections must be completed by May 1, 2015, to avoid suspension for the 2015 season. Resources not inspected by this deadline may be utilized via an Incident Only Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA) at a reduced rate but will not be reinstated under the VIPR agreement until May 2016. Awards are scheduled for May 2015, and the Dispatch Priority List (DPL) will be published on June 1, 2015.

The response deadline for this notice was February 27, 2015. Interested parties may contact Kermadine Barton at 541-471-6746 or Ronald George at 541-504-7380 for further information regarding this solicitation. No attachments are associated with this notice, which was originally published on January 9, 2015, and last updated on February 12, 2015.