VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region

The United States Forest Service (USDA FS) issued this pre-solicitation notice under solicitation number AG-9J61-S-16-7000 for Water Handling services within the Pacific Southwest Region (Region 5). This federal opportunity utilizes a Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA) framework to support forestry operations. The requirement is classified under NAICS 115310, Support Activities for Forestry, and PSC code F. The solicitation is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside.

The scope of the procurement incorporates Maintenance Cycle 16-03, which applies updated language to the solicitation templates for incident-related services. Responses for this requirement are due by March 3, 2016, following the initial publication on December 14, 2015. Primary points of contact for this notice are Steven Teves and Maria Sage.

The solicitation documentation includes five attachments: a full copy of the solicitation, an amendment, a guide for pre-season inspections, a SAM quick start guide, and a list of Region 5 dispatch center locations. These materials outline the operational requirements for equipment and personnel intended for water handling activities during incident response. All performance and administrative details are managed through the Forest Service’s incident procurement systems.