VIPR I-BPA for Potable & Gray Water Truck/Handwashing Stations (Trailer Mounted) for Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region

The United States Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Regional Office, issued this pre-solicitation notice for Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPA). The scope of this solicitation covers potable water trucks, gray water trucks, and trailer-mounted handwashing stations to support operations within Region 6. This requirement is categorized under NAICS code 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry and PSC code F. The procurement is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside.

Vendors are responsible for arranging and paying for mechanical and compliance inspections through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Inspection Provider. All equipment inspections, including necessary reinspections, must be completed by May 1, 2015, to ensure resources are not suspended for the 2015 season. Resources inspected after this deadline may only be utilized under an Incident Only Emergency Equipment Rental Agreement (EERA) at a limited 90% report rate. Reinstatement for the 2016 season requires inspection by May 1, 2016.

The response deadline for solicitation number AG-04H1-S-15-7005 is February 27, 2015. The Forest Service intends to make awards in May 2015 and publish the Dispatch Priority List (DPL) on June 1, 2015. Administrative points of contact include Kermadine Barton and Ronald George. There are no attachments associated with this notice.