VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment for Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region

The closing date for this solicitation has been extended to March 14, 2017, 4:00 p.m. PDT.

Refer to Clause D.6.2(a) and change the following: The second sentence of paragraph (2) below is incorrect. Both the daily rate AND minimum daily guarantee for the transport WILL be considered in the formula for ranking. Formulas for ranking are as follows:



DOZERS: Advantage Points/(Daily Rate + Transport Minimum Daily Guarantee)

EXCAVATORS: Daily Rate + Transport Minimum Daily Guarantee



Under D.6.2(c)(1), change third sentence to read as follows: The total points for each resources advantage are then divided by the daily rate plus transport minimum daily guarantee resulting in dispatch priority with the highest total advantage per dollar being ranked highest on the dispatch list.



Under D.6.2(c)(2), change the second sentence to read as follows: The price will be based on the daily rate and transport minimum daily guarantee with the lowest price being ranked highest on the dispatch list.



The website for the Region 6 Equipment Inspection Providers has been corrected in Exhibit H.





The website for the Region 6 MOU Training Providers has been corrected in Exhibit I.

Maintenance Cycle 17-03 implements minor language changes. For specific details of all changes, view Solicitation Template Modifications at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/solicitations.php (boj-1/31/2017).

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Service (USFS), Pacific Northwest Region 6 (Oregon and Washington) is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Heavy Equipment (Dozers and Excavators) for use during Local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, 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 limited to, severity, fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents.

The agreement will be competitively awarded within Region 6. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPA) using set asides for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), and standard Small Business as defined under NAICS Code 115310. The Small Business size standard is $19.0 million. Only small businesses (with active SAM account verifying small business status under advertised NAICS 115310) will be considered for award.



Awards will not be made to vendors designating Equipment City and State location(s) more than 450 miles from their selected Dispatch Center. (D.5.1)



The solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. To use VIPR you must have access to a computer with internet capabilities. Basic information about the VIPR system and a Vendor User Guide is located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php.



1) Vendors must have a valid e-mail since VIPR communications are conducted via e-mail. An e-mail address is also required for the registrations applicable to the VIPR Vendor Application.



2) Vendors must have a valid DUNS number. Request a free DUNS Number from Dun and Bradstreet on the web at: http://iupdate.dnb.com/iUpdate/companylookup.htm



3) Register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as stated in the solicitation. Vendors can access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/. IMPORTANT: Contractors account must be active in SAM as it is directly related to receiving an award under this solicitation and any payment for orders placed under the awarded Agreement. SAM must be updated annually.



4) Vendors are required to have a USDA Level 2 eAuthentication account that provides the ability to conduct official electronic business transactions. Information for obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account is available on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/eauth.php



5) Vendors must use the VIPR Vendor Application to view and respond to the solicitation. Vendors must register in this application on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/Vendorapp.php.



The Solicitation will only be available electronically and will be posted to the FBO website on approximately January 20, 2017. Electronic responses must be transmitted in the VIPR Vendor Application (http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/Vendorapp.php) no later than 4:00 PM PST, on February 28, 2017. Failure to meet the date and time will result in no award.



6) R6 will hold six public meetings to discuss the upcoming 2017 fire season, VIPR Agreement changes or modifications, and other information related to fire contracting in the Pacific Northwest. These meetings will be as follows:



February 2, 2017 Canyonville, OR, Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

February 3, 2017 Springfield, OR, Willamette NF Headquarters, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

February 6, 2017, Wenatchee WA, Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

February 7, 2017, Spokane, WA, Ramada Inn, 923 E. 3rd Avenue, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

February 8, 2017 Pendleton, OR, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Boulevard, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

February 9, 2017 Redmond, OR, COCC Redmond Campus, 2324 SE College Loop, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Service (USFS), Pacific Northwest Region 6 (Oregon and Washington) is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Heavy Equipment (Dozers and Excavators) for use during Local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. The Contractor is responsible for all equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, 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 limited to, severity, fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents.

The agreement will be competitively awarded within Region 6. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPA) using set asides for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), and standard Small Business as defined under NAICS Code 115310. The Small Business size standard is $19.0 million. Only small businesses (with active SAM account verifying small business status under advertised NAICS 115310) will be considered for award.



Awards will not be made to vendors designating Equipment City and State location(s) more than 450 miles from their selected Dispatch Center. (D.5.1)



The solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system. To use VIPR you must have access to a computer with internet capabilities. Basic information about the VIPR system and a Vendor User Guide is located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php.



1) Vendors must have a valid e-mail since VIPR communications are conducted via e-mail. An e-mail address is also required for the registrations applicable to the VIPR Vendor Application.



2) Vendors must have a valid DUNS number. Request a free DUNS Number from Dun and Bradstreet on the web at: http://iupdate.dnb.com/iUpdate/companylookup.htm



3) Register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as stated in the solicitation. Vendors can access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/. IMPORTANT: Contractors account must be active in SAM as it is directly related to receiving an award under this solicitation and any payment for orders placed under the awarded Agreement. SAM must be updated annually.



4) Vendors are required to have a USDA Level 2 eAuthentication account that provides the ability to conduct official electronic business transactions. Information for obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account is available on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/eauth.php



5) Vendors must use the VIPR Vendor Application to view and respond to the solicitation. Vendors must register in this application on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/Vendorapp.php.



The Solicitation will only be available electronically and will be posted to the FBO website on approximately January 20, 2017. Electronic responses must be transmitted in the VIPR Vendor Application (http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/Vendorapp.php) no later than 4:00 PM PST, on February 28, 2017. Failure to meet the date and time will result in no award.



6) R6 will hold six public meetings to discuss the upcoming 2017 fire season, VIPR Agreement changes or modifications, and other information related to fire contracting in the Pacific Northwest. These meetings will be as follows:



February 2, 2017 Canyonville, OR, Seven Feathers Casino Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

February 3, 2017 Springfield, OR, Willamette NF Headquarters, 3106 Pierce Parkway, Suite D, 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

February 6, 2017, Wenatchee WA, Confluence Technology Center, 285 Technology Center Way, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

February 7, 2017, Spokane, WA, Ramada Inn, 923 E. 3rd Avenue, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

February 8, 2017 Pendleton, OR, Wildhorse Resort & Casino, 46510 Wildhorse Boulevard, 6:00 8:00 p.m.

February 9, 2017 Redmond, OR, COCC Redmond Campus, 2324 SE College Loop, 6:00 8:00 p.m.