Heavy Equipment with Water for Regions 1,2,4, and 9 (East Zone)

The Government is re opening Solicitation 1202SB25Q7005 for an open season Onboarding period. Vendor quote responses are due no later than 04/23/2026 at 17:00 PST. Vendors must submit responses through the “VIPR NextGen” application located at https://www.fs.usda.gov/business/incident/vendorapp.php?tab=tab_d The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS), originally issued this requirement for Heavy Equipment With Water – East Zone, Regions 1, 2, 4, & 9 ONLY to support local, regional, and national fire suppression and all hazard incidents. This amendment re opens the original solicitation to conduct Onboarding in accordance with Exhibit H – Special Contract Requirements. .... Read More

To ensure compliance with Executive Orders 14148 and 14208, a FAR class deviation has been issued by the USDA Forest Service amending the solicitation clauses with FAR Class Deviation (FEB 2025). This amendment removes all references to Executive Order 14057, ?Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability" along with removal of 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals?Representation. In addition, 7 CFR 3201 "Guidelines For Designating Biobased Products For Federal Procurement references" is now replaced with 7 CFR 4270 "USDA BIOBASED MARKETS PROGRAM: FEDERAL PROCUREMENT AND VOLUNTARY LABELING". Informational Links: https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/caac/CAAC_Letter_2025-01_Supplement-1.pdf & https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/caac/CAAC_Letter_2025-02_Supplement-1.pdf The .... Read More

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Service (USFS) Equipment and Services Branch ? East Zone anticipate soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Heavy Equipment With/Water for Regions 1, 2, 4 and 9 for use during local, regional, nationwide fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and RX Prescribed Project Work. Section D.2 within the solicitation will contain equipment & personnel requirement details. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, managed/supervised/trained/certified personnel necessary to meet or exceed the Agreement specifications. The resources may be used in the protection of lands, to include but not be limited to, severity, fire suppression, all-hazard .... Read More