VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region

This amendment is incorporated to extend the closing date of the Region 5 Heavy Equipment solicitation to January 26, 2011, by 1630 PST. The update of the VIPR system for VIPR release 3.2 has run into unexpected problems with the installation at the Application Hosting Enviornment (AHE). At this time we have not received a confirmation of the exact date the upgrade is anticipated to occur. Therefore, I am exercising the option to extend in hopes that 3.2 release will be completed by that date. End of Amendment.

This amendment will incorporate the extension of the closing date to January 24, 2011, 16:30PST. This extension o time will allow for the incorporation of the changes and updates scheduled for the 3.2.upgrade for the VIPR program that is scheduled on or about January 20, 2011.This amendment also clarifies payment for transports, (both associated with heavy equipment and stand alone). The solicitation in VIPR will be amended to reflect these changes in a future maintenance cycle:

The minimum daily guarantee is applicable to time under hire as defined in D.21.8 below:

The time under hire shall start at the time the resource begins traveling to the incident after being ordered by the Government, and end at the estimated time of arrival back to the point of hire after being released, except as provided in D.21.8.3.

If the transport (associated with a piece of heavy equipment) is released prior to the heavy equipment and the contractor elects to return the transport to their home base, time under hire would end at the estimated time of arrival back to the point of hire, except as stated in D.21.8.1 below:

If the contractor elects to keep the transport at the incident location after it is released by the government, no further payment is due.

At the conclusion of the assignment, when the heavy equipment is released, time under hire would begin when the transport begins travel back to the incident.

The reference to loaded miles on the Resource Form will be removed at a later time and should be disregarded when quoting prices for the transport(s). Mileage will be paid for round trip mileage otherwise the minimum daily guarantee is applicable for all time under hire, whichever is greater.

End of Amendment.

This Amendment will incorporate an extension of the closing date for solicitation AG-9J61-S-11-7000, Heavy Equipment until January 17, 2011 4:30PM PST. No other changes per this amendment.

This Amendment will incorporate an extension of the closing date for solicitation AG-9J61-S-11-7000, Heavy Equipment until January 17, 2011 4:30PM PST. No other changes per this amendment.

Changes applicable to all solicitations and agreements:

- B01 (Intro) - language update in the 2nd paragraph to make the word "Agreements" plural

- C01 - updated the FAR clause to the OCT 2010 version

- C03 - updated language to incorporate the additional changes that may be allowed during the rollover mod process

- E00 - updated language for the Representations and Certifications

- E09 (Exhibit H) - added title to the exhibit



Changes applicable to 2011 Heavy Equipment solicitations only:



- D01 - updated scope language

- D06 (Ordering) - "Horsepower, 282 and Greater" was added to the Attributes not given points

- E11 (Exhibit J) - updated exhibit

- E12 (Exhibit K) - updated exhibit



Changes applicable to specific 2011 solicitations:



- D06 (Ordering) - correct a typo in the CBA formula (TENTS only)

- D06 (Ordering) - correct the editable portions, as the previously editable portion was incorrect (FALLERS, GIS UNITS, MECHANIC WITH SERVICE TRUCK, and WEED WASHING UNITS)

This Amendment for the Heavy Equipment solicitation number AG-9J61-S-11-7000 incorporates the following:

1.) Under D.6.2 (page 16) Attribute not given points: Point (d) will state:

Type 1 dozers 282 HP or greater



Note: These attributes will be listed on the priority dispatch list and if the incident specifically orders the equipment with this attribute, vendors offering that attribute will be given preference as they appear on the priority dispatch list.





For further clarification in regards to Dozer blade configurations, the following items apply:



Blade Type: Straight Blade/Manual Angle 0 2 0

Hydraulic Angle** 1 2 2

6-Way Hydraulic 3 2 6

NOTE: The term Hydraulic angle referenced within this solicitation refers to a hydraulic twin tilt, manual angle blade configuration. This blade configuration will receive the value of 1, the importance factor of 2 and a total value of 2.





Inspection: The government reserves the right to inspect any vehicle/equipment after award. A percentage of vehicles/equipment may be inspected between the award date and use to ensure that the equipment meets the standards set forth within the solicitation and to verify attributes that were entered into the VIPR program. Failure at the post award inspection will not nullify the agreement, but items identified must be repaired before accepting a dispatch.

The purpose of this Request for Quotations and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Heavy Equipment Dozer, Excavators (Masticators), and Transports for use on a local, Regional, and Nationwide basis. (Note: Tractor Plows are not included in this solicitation for Region 5.) The Agreements will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within Region 5 of the Forest Service and may be used for wildland fire suppression, all hazard activities, and severity. Awards resulting from this solicitation will be made using the Cascading Set-Aside Procedure as posted on the VIPR website http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident.php. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportations, lodging, trained/certified personnel, and supervision and management of those 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, and all-hazard incidents.1.) Quotes shall be submitted in the Virtual Incident Procurement system (VIPR). To access VIPR you are required to have a Level 2 eAuthentication account that provides the ability to conduct official electronic business transaction. Level 2 eAuthentication information is available at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/eauth.php.

2.) Formatta Filler Software is required for this solicitation in order to view and fill in the necessary electronic solicitation forms. Formatta Filler is a free software and is available at: http://www.formatta.com.

3.) NO telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted, and NO paper copies will be issued.

4.) Additional information on VIPR including a Vendor User Guide is available at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php.

5.) Vendors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and are encouraged to complete the On-Line Registration and Certifications Application (ORCA) as stated in the solicitation.

6.) This solicitation will be incorporating the clauses for Small Business Set-aside of

FAR clauses: 52.219-3, 52.219-27, 52.219-6. Awards will be made using the Cascading Set-Aside Procedure that is noted on the VIPR website.

7.) Vendors will also be required to provide the following supporting data as to their selection of small business set-asides including SDVOSB and Hubzone. Information as to what is required is posted at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/fire/management/incident_procurement/index.php.

8.) Vendor Information Presentations are planned on the following dates and locations:



Monday, Oct 18, 2010 1200-1500 WFTC,3237 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan,CA. Banning Rm # N117,

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 1300-1600 SHF SO Conf. Rm, 3644 Avtech Pkwy, Redding, CA

Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 - 1300-1600 - LNF SO Conf. Rm, 2550 Riverside Dr.,Susanville, CA

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 1100-1400 - Courtyard by Marriott,

11525 Mission Vista Dr. Rancho

Cucamonga, CA

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 1000-1300 - LPF SO Conf. Rm, 6755 Hollister Ave.

Suite 105 Golita, CA

Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 1000-1300- Clovis Veterans Hall, Freedom Rm

808 Fourth St., Clovis, CA

(*This information is also posted per the website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/fire/management/incident_procurement/index.php.)



9.) The solicitation will only be available electronically and will be posted to the FedBizOps website at: http://www.fbo.gov on November 15, 2010 and closing on or about January 4, 2011, at 4:30 P.M., PST.

10.) Point of Contact: Fire and Aviation Management, Paulette Gordon,pjgordon@fs.fed.us, (916) 640-1064; Dick Reynolds, dreynolds@fs.fed.us (559) 297-0706 ext.4878.

The purpose of this Request for Quotations and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Heavy Equipment Dozer, Excavators (Masticators), and Transports for use on a local, Regional, and Nationwide basis. (Note: Tractor Plows are not included in this solicitation for Region 5.) The Agreements will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within Region 5 of the Forest Service and may be used for wildland fire suppression, all hazard activities, and severity. Awards resulting from this solicitation will be made using the Cascading Set-Aside Procedure as posted on the VIPR website http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident.php. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportations, lodging, trained/certified personnel, and supervision and management of those 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, and all-hazard incidents.1.) Quotes shall be submitted in the Virtual Incident Procurement system (VIPR). To access VIPR you are required to have a Level 2 eAuthentication account that provides the ability to conduct official electronic business transaction. Level 2 eAuthentication information is available at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/eauth.php.

2.) Formatta Filler Software is required for this solicitation in order to view and fill in the necessary electronic solicitation forms. Formatta Filler is a free software and is available at: http://www.formatta.com.

3.) NO telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted, and NO paper copies will be issued.

4.) Additional information on VIPR including a Vendor User Guide is available at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php.

5.) Vendors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and are encouraged to complete the On-Line Registration and Certifications Application (ORCA) as stated in the solicitation.

6.) This solicitation will be incorporating the clauses for Small Business Set-aside of

FAR clauses: 52.219-3, 52.219-27, 52.219-6. Awards will be made using the Cascading Set-Aside Procedure that is noted on the VIPR website.

7.) Vendors will also be required to provide the following supporting data as to their selection of small business set-asides including SDVOSB and Hubzone. Information as to what is required is posted at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/fire/management/incident_procurement/index.php.

8.) Vendor Information Presentations are planned on the following dates and locations:



Monday, Oct 18, 2010 1200-1500 WFTC,3237 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan,CA. Banning Rm # N117,

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010 1300-1600 SHF SO Conf. Rm, 3644 Avtech Pkwy, Redding, CA

Thursday, Oct 21, 2010 - 1300-1600 - LNF SO Conf. Rm, 2550 Riverside Dr.,Susanville, CA

Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010 1100-1400 - Courtyard by Marriott,

11525 Mission Vista Dr. Rancho

Cucamonga, CA

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010 1000-1300 - LPF SO Conf. Rm, 6755 Hollister Ave.

Suite 105 Golita, CA

Wednesday, Nov 3, 2010 1000-1300- Clovis Veterans Hall, Freedom Rm

808 Fourth St., Clovis, CA

(*This information is also posted per the website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/fire/management/incident_procurement/index.php.)



9.) The solicitation will only be available electronically and will be posted to the FedBizOps website at: http://www.fbo.gov on November 15, 2010 and closing on or about January 4, 2011, at 4:30 P.M., PST.

10.) Point of Contact: Fire and Aviation Management, Paulette Gordon,pjgordon@fs.fed.us, (916) 640-1064; Dick Reynolds, dreynolds@fs.fed.us (559) 297-0706 ext.4878.