Vipr i-BPA for water handling for regions 3 and 8
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded
- Contract number
- 1202SB25T7338
- Awardee
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Ponytail Express Enterprises LLC UEI S8BNVLB72FA8
- Awarding agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Task orders
- 1 $8,304 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Regions 3 and 8 Pre-Solicitation · 1202SB25Q7002 · Posted Feb 4, 2025
- Combined order value
- $8,304 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 29% complete
- IDV ceiling 3% used
- $250,000.00
- Maximum order
- $250,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- All agencies
- Funding agency
- National Interagency Fire Center Fire and Aviation Management, Department of Agriculture
- NAICS code
- 115310 Support Activities for Forestry
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 10 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The federal contract IDV award is for a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service and Ponytail Express Enterprises LLC, a self-certified small disadvantaged, woman-owned small business. The $250,000 IDC is for water handling services to support fire suppression and all-hazard incident response in Regions 3 (Southwest) and 8 through a Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA). The contract covers equipment, personnel, transportation, and logistical resources necessary for wildland fire protection, emergency response, and prescribed project work. The procurement was designated as a total small business set-aside, with the government anticipating multiple I-BPA awards across the specified regions. Rates and payments will be determined annually, with the Forest Service conducting periodic reviews to potentially add contractors or resources. The geographical scope covers specific dispatch centers, with vendor selection prioritizing resources closest to potential incident locations to ensure timely and cost-effective response capabilities.
The original solicitation indicates that the Forest Service is seeking water handling services to support fire suppression and all-hazard incident response, with a focus on proximity to dispatch centers and ability to meet emergency response timelines. Interested vendors were required to submit electronic quotes through the VIPR Vendor Application, with proposed rates based on up to 16-hour daily shifts. The contract allows for optional use by interagency cooperators, including the Department of Interior, National Park Service, and Bureau of Indian Affairs. Annual contract renewals and potential on-ramping of additional contractors will be subject to government review, ensuring flexibility and ongoing competition within the water handling support services market.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponytail express enterprises LLC | Forest Service | $8,304 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modification | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 1202SB25T7338?
1202SB25T7338 was awarded to Ponytail Express Enterprises LLC by Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) on May 6, 2025.
How much is contract 1202SB25T7338 worth?
Orders under 1202SB25T7338 have obligated $8,304. 1202SB25T7338's own ceiling is $250,000. A single order can be worth up to $250,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 1202SB25T7338?
1 order has been placed under 1202SB25T7338, the latest on March 26, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract 1202SB25T7338?
Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) awarded 1202SB25T7338, with funding from National Interagency Fire Center (Fire and Aviation Management).
Who can order from contract 1202SB25T7338?
1202SB25T7338 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract 1202SB25T7338 competed?
The extent of competition for 1202SB25T7338 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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