VIPR I-BPA for Heavy Equipment with Water for Region 2 - Rocky Mountain Region

The JAN 2013 Maintenance Cycle includes changes as follows: |1. B04 Summary (BP) is modified per CR0115 to clearly specify where vendors can find Section E of the solicitation and remove paragraph 3, which is duplicative. |2. C01 Terms and Conditions (BP) is modified per CR0115 to include a note for 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside, that states the clause is applicable if the solicitation is set aside for Small Businesses. |3. C02 Clauses by Reference (BP) is updated per AGAR Advisory 104A issued 12/12/12. Paragraphs A and B of AGAR 452.209-71 and paragraph A of AGAR 452.209-70 is updated with the public law reference that extends the prohibition beyond Fiscal year 2012 to include subsequent fiscal years. |4. D02 Equipment Requirements-Heavy Equipment with Water is modified per CR0104. Paragraphs 14-16 under D.2.1.2 is added to include language for canopy requirements. |5. D02 Equipment Requirement Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment is modified per CR0105 to include canopy requirements. |6. D02 Equipment Requirement GIS Units language in D.2.1.1 is modified per CR0108 to allow Incident Management Teams and/or Incident Personnel to reimburse the cost of supplies. |7. D06 Ordering (for ALL templates) includes changes per CR0094A for D.6.7 Length of Assignments and Crew Change Out. |8. D20 Performance Evaluation (BP) includes minor language changes per CR0094A. |9. D21 Payment (for ALL templates) modified language in D.21.8.3 per CR0094A to add payment direction for shifts exceeding 16 hours. |10. D21 Payment (for ALL templates EXCEPT Crew Carrier Bus) includes language changes per CR0111 in D.21.5 to clarify the application of RON. |11. D21 Payment-Crew Carrier Bus includes language changes in D.21.5 per CR0094A to clarify the application of RON. |12. D22 Replacement of Resources (BP) per CR0094A includes minor language changes. |13. E00 Representations-Certifications (BP) which has not been included in recent templates is updated per CR0116 and once again included in templates. |14. E15 Exhibit N Water Handling is modified per CR0098 to update ENGB experience requirements.

*****NOTE: VENDORS MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE CERTIFICATION FOR AGAR 452.209-70 Alt 1 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD***** This maintenance cycle includes changes as follows:

1. A correction to D21 on the Water Handling, Heavy Equipment, and Refrigerated Trailers templates to delete an extra D in the section number heading.

2. Language was incorporated for AGAR Advisory 104, wrt Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction AGAR in C2 for all solicitations (Boilerplate).

3. An oversight was corrected in D.2.1.2 (10) of the Tent template to include the specification for the extension cords for Type 3 & 4.

4. The Water Handling wildland engine chart at D.2.1.2.1 was corrected to show a personnel requirement of 3.

5. Language in D2 of the Chainsaw Repair Service template was modified to include prepopulated text provided by Region 5. D.2 remains editable text.

6. Language in D.2.1 of the Refrigerated Trailers template was added to state, The government is not obligated to return the refrigeration unit with a full tank of fuel, nor will the contractor be reimbursed for any refueling after the refrigeration unit has been demobilized.

7. Language in D2 of the Gray Potable Water/Gray Water/Trailer Mounted Handwashing Station templates was modified to ensure that hoses are properly marked.

8. Language was changed in D.3.1.2 of the Tactical Water Tender to require the leader of the Tactical Water Tender to Firefighter Type 1 qualified instead of Boss Engine (ENGB) qualified

9. FAC 2005-62 was released effective 20 NOV 2012 and C01 Terms and Conditions (FAR 52.212-5) was updated with the new date.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Forest Service (USFS), anticipates soliciting for Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment with Water for Region 2. The solicitation number is AG-82X9-S-13-7000. The purpose of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Heavy Equipment with Water to include Skidgines (Types 1 through 4), Pumper Cats (Types 1 through 3), and Softtracks (Type 1) as defined in this solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, all hazard activities, and severity.

The Agreements will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within the Rocky Mountain Region. These areas consist primarily of the following locations: Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. Map link of the Region is below:

Region 2: http://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/index_map.html



Awards resulting from this solicitation will be 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. This advertisement is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity.



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) This solicitation will be utilizing the Vendor Web Application and can be found at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/pilotvendorapp.php

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

4) Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) which replaced both the CCR and ORCA registries.

5) The solicitation will only be available electronically (at the website listed in #2 above) and will be posted to the FedBizOps website at: http://www.fbo.gov on or about November 15, 2012 and closing on Feb 1, 2012, 5:00 PM MST.

6) A pre-quote information meeting is scheduled Jan 22, 2013 for the Forest Service location at 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401. Time: 1000-1200 Participation would not be mandatory.

Point of Contact: Kim Luft, USFS Region 2 Fire Contracting Officer at kluft@fs.fed.us or 303-275-5405.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Forest Service (USFS), anticipates soliciting for Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment with Water for Region 2. The solicitation number is AG-82X9-S-13-7000. The purpose of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Heavy Equipment with Water to include Skidgines (Types 1 through 4), Pumper Cats (Types 1 through 3), and Softtracks (Type 1) as defined in this solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, all hazard activities, and severity.

The Agreements will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within the Rocky Mountain Region. These areas consist primarily of the following locations: Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. Map link of the Region is below:

Region 2: http://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/index_map.html



Awards resulting from this solicitation will be 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. This advertisement is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity.



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) This solicitation will be utilizing the Vendor Web Application and can be found at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/pilotvendorapp.php

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

4) Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) which replaced both the CCR and ORCA registries.

5) The solicitation will only be available electronically (at the website listed in #2 above) and will be posted to the FedBizOps website at: http://www.fbo.gov on or about November 15, 2012 and closing on Feb 1, 2012, 5:00 PM MST.

6) A pre-quote information meeting is scheduled Jan 22, 2013 for the Forest Service location at 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401. Time: 1000-1200 Participation would not be mandatory.

Point of Contact: Kim Luft, USFS Region 2 Fire Contracting Officer at kluft@fs.fed.us or 303-275-5405.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Forest Service (USFS), anticipates soliciting for Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment with Water for Region 2. The solicitation number is AG-82X9-S-13-7000. The purpose of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Heavy Equipment with Water to include Skidgines (Types 1 through 4), Pumper Cats (Types 1 through 3), and Softtracks (Type 1) as defined in this solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, all hazard activities, and severity.

The Agreements will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within the Rocky Mountain Region. These areas consist primarily of the following locations: Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. Map link of the Region is below:

Region 2: http://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/index_map.html



Awards resulting from this solicitation will be 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. This advertisement is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity.



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) This solicitation will be utilizing the Vendor Web Application and can be found at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/pilotvendorapp.php

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

4) Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) which replaced both the CCR and ORCA registries.

5) The solicitation will only be available electronically (at the website listed in #2 above) and will be posted to the FedBizOps website at: http://www.fbo.gov on or about November 15, 2012 and closing on Feb 1, 2012, 5:00 PM MST.

6) A pre-quote information meeting is scheduled Jan 22, 2013 for the Forest Service location at 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401. Time: 1000-1200 Participation would not be mandatory.

Point of Contact: Kim Luft, USFS Region 2 Fire Contracting Officer at kluft@fs.fed.us or 303-275-5405.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Forest Service (USFS), anticipates soliciting for Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment with Water for Region 2. The solicitation number is AG-82X9-S-13-7000. The purpose of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Heavy Equipment with Water to include Skidgines (Types 1 through 4), Pumper Cats (Types 1 through 3), and Softtracks (Type 1) as defined in this solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, all hazard activities, and severity.

The Agreements will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within the Rocky Mountain Region. These areas consist primarily of the following locations: Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. Map link of the Region is below:

Region 2: http://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/index_map.html



Awards resulting from this solicitation will be 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. This advertisement is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity.



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) This solicitation will be utilizing the Vendor Web Application and can be found at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/pilotvendorapp.php

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

4) Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) which replaced both the CCR and ORCA registries.

5) The solicitation will only be available electronically (at the website listed in #2 above) and will be posted to the FedBizOps website at: http://www.fbo.gov on or about November 15, 2012 and closing on Feb 1, 2012, 5:00 PM MST.

6) A pre-quote information meeting is scheduled Jan 22, 2013 for the Forest Service location at 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401. Time: 1000-1200 Participation would not be mandatory.

Point of Contact: Kim Luft, USFS Region 2 Fire Contracting Officer at kluft@fs.fed.us or 303-275-5405.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Forest Service (USFS), anticipates soliciting for Miscellaneous Heavy Equipment with Water for Region 2. The solicitation number is AG-82X9-S-13-7000. The purpose of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Heavy Equipment with Water to include Skidgines (Types 1 through 4), Pumper Cats (Types 1 through 3), and Softtracks (Type 1) as defined in this solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, all hazard activities, and severity.

The Agreements will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within the Rocky Mountain Region. These areas consist primarily of the following locations: Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. Map link of the Region is below:

Region 2: http://gacc.nifc.gov/rmcc/index_map.html



Awards resulting from this solicitation will be 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. This advertisement is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity.



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) This solicitation will be utilizing the Vendor Web Application and can be found at the following website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/pilotvendorapp.php

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

4) Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) which replaced both the CCR and ORCA registries.

5) The solicitation will only be available electronically (at the website listed in #2 above) and will be posted to the FedBizOps website at: http://www.fbo.gov on or about November 15, 2012 and closing on January 15, 2012, 5:00 PM MST.

6) A pre-quote information meeting is pending for the Forest Service location at 740 Simms Street Golden, CO 80401. Participation would not be mandatory.

Point of Contact: Kim Luft, USFS Region 2 Fire Contracting Officer at kluft@fs.fed.us or 303-275-5405.