VIPR I-BPA for Mechanic with Service Truck for Region 5 - Pacific Southwest Region

This amendment is incorporated to extend the closing date of the Region 5 Mechanic with Service Truck 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.

Re-Open Solicitation - closing date is now January 24, 2011 at 1630 PST.

This amendment will incorporate the extension of the closing date to January 24, 2011, 16:30 PST, for solicitation number AG-9J61-S-11-7001. This extension will allow for the changes to be incorporated into this solicitation that are scheduled within the 3.2 upgrade for the VIPR program on or about January 20, 2011. End of Amendment.

This amendment will incorporate the extension of the closing date to January 24, 2011, 16:30 PST, for solicitation number AG-9J61-S-11-7001. This extension will allow for the changes to be incorporated into this solicitation that are scheduled within the 3.2 upgrade for the VIPR program on or about January 20, 2011. End of Amendment.

This Amendment will incorporate an extension of the closing date for solicitation AG-9J61-S-11-7001, Mechanic w/Service Truck until January 17, 2011 4:30PMPST. 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)

See Section B - Summary, add the following as the fourth (4) bullet

All vendors shall provide documentation for each mechanic submitted, including a resume documenting experience with three (3) references (names/phone numbers), and certifications for training as shown in D.6.2. Resumes need to be sent to the following address: USDA Forest Service, 3237 Peacekeeper Way, McClellan, CA 95652, Attn: Marilyn Jones.



Proof of completion of RT-130 (Hired Equipment Fireline Safety Training) is required at time of check-in at each incident. See the Pacific Southwest Region Incident Procurement website for information regarding available training and contact information.



http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/fire/management/incident_procurement/index.php



The hour and date specified for receipt of quotes IS extended to January 05, 2011 @ 4:30 p.m. PST. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

The purpose of this Request for Quotations and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Mechanic Service Trucks for use on a local, Regional, and Nationwide basis. 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.) The application format for completion of forms can be found at the following site: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php

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.) NOTE: This solicitation will be utilizing the Vendor Web Application. Vendor guide for using this system will be posted per the VIPR website under (4).

6.) 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.

7.) 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.

8.) 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.

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 January 4, 2011, 4:30 P.M., PST.

Point of Contact

Fire and Aviation Management, Paulette Gordon, pjgordon@fs.fed.us (916) 640-1064, and Steven Teves,steves@fs.fed.us(916) 640-1057.

The purpose of this Request for Quotations and any resultant Agreements is to acquire the services of Mechanic Service Trucks for use on a local, Regional, and Nationwide basis. 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.) The application format for completion of forms can be found at the following site: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php

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.) NOTE: This solicitation will be utilizing the Vendor Web Application. Vendor guide for using this system will be posted per the VIPR website under (4).

6.) 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.

7.) 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.

8.) 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.

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 January 4, 2011, 4:30 P.M., PST.

Point of Contact

Fire and Aviation Management, Paulette Gordon, pjgordon@fs.fed.us (916) 640-1064, and Steven Teves,steves@fs.fed.us(916) 640-1057.