VIPR I-BPA for West Zone Heavy Equipment with Water for Regions 3, 5 and 6

This amendment is being issued due to the changes listed below: 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 .... Read More

This amendment is being issued to revise the following language in Exhibit H for Region 5 Skidgines: Region 5 is opting out of: Skidgines (Type 4) Multi-typing of Skidgines (Type 1, 2, and 3) Note Region 5 will only be hosting skidgines out of the Northern California Geographic Coordination Center ? CA-ONCC. No other changes have been made. .... Read More

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Service (USFS) ?West Zone and Regions 3, 5 and 6? anticipate soliciting quotes (RFQ) for West Zone Heavy Equipment with Water for Regions 3, 5 and 6 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, .... Read More