VIPR I-BPA for VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Regions 1 and 4 ONLY

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 & .... Read More

Maintenance Cycle #25-08 updates Equipment Requirements within sections D02 for CSU, MWST, HOS, Ambulance and EMR, as well as the HETF technical quote language. (krd) .... Read More

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Service (USFS) Equipment and Services Branch ? East Zone anticipate soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Heavy Equipment Task Force (HETF) for Regions 1 and 4 ONLY 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, .... Read More