VIPR I-BPA for Water Handling for Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region

This solicitation has been re-opened for a short period and will close Friday March 3rd, 2013 at noon. Any assistant please contact the helpdesk at 866-224-7677 Opt. #3 for VIPR.

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.

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.

The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region 6 (Oregon and Washington)is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Water Handling equipment Engines (Type 3,4,5,and 6)and Support Water Tenders (Type 1,2, and 3) 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 fire suppression and all-hazard incidents.

The Agreement will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within Region 6. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA)using set asided for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 8(a)and all other Small Businesses as defined under NAICS 115310. The Small Business size standard is $17.5 million. NAICS must be registered in SAM to validate business status.



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 on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php



Other information for Vendors is listed below:



1) Vendors must have a valid e-mail address since all VIPR communications are conducted via e-mail. An e-mail address is required for all of the following registrations.



2) Vendors must have a valid DUNS Number. Request a free DUNS Number from Dun and Bradstreet on the web at https://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/. This system has replaced the systems formerly known as CCR and ORCA.



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) This solicitation will use the VIPR Vendor Application to respond to the solicitation. Vendors must register in this app on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorapp.php

Because all VIPR awarded documents are required to be issued in the following manner, the vendors primary company name MUST be the IRS approved TAX PAYER NAME. "THE TAX PAYER NAME must appear exactly as stated in SAM, including punctuation, spacing conventions, and spelling. The second line in the VIPR vendor application allows for a name you are doing business as - listed as DBA. You may list your DUN and Bradstreet legal business name or your dba name as stated in SAM. Both your Tax Payer Name and your DBA name will appear on the award document and the DPL(Dispatch Priority List).



6)A Vendors public meeting will be held the week of January 14-17, 2013. This meeting will include general topics for all VIPR I-BPA's.

Meetings will begin at 1830 and end no later than 2030.

January 14th @ Wenatchee Community Center, 504 South Chelan Avenue, Wenatchee, WA

Jan. 15th @ Wildhorse Convention Center, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd. Pendleton, OR

Jan. 16th, Deschutes National Forest, 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR

Jan. 17th Seven Feathers Conference Room, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, OR



The solicitation will be available electronically only and will be posted to the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov on or about December 18, 2012.

Electronic responses must be transmitted in the VIPR Vendor Application no later than 4:30 P.M. Pacific Time on Febuary 15th, 2013. NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ISSUED OR ACCEPTED AND NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR THE SOLICITATION WILL BE ACCEPTED; THIS IS AN ALL ELECTRONIC PROCESS.

The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region 6 (Oregon and Washington)is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Water Handling equipment Engines (Type 3,4,5,and 6)and Support Water Tenders (Type 1,2, and 3) 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 fire suppression and all-hazard incidents.

The Agreement will be competitively awarded by Dispatch Centers within Region 6. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Incident Blanket Purchase Agreement (I-BPA)using set asided for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and 8(a)and all other Small Businesses as defined under NAICS 115310. The Small Business size standard is $17.5 million. NAICS must be registered in SAM to validate business status.



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 on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php



Other information for Vendors is listed below:



1) Vendors must have a valid e-mail address since all VIPR communications are conducted via e-mail. An e-mail address is required for all of the following registrations.



2) Vendors must have a valid DUNS Number. Request a free DUNS Number from Dun and Bradstreet on the web at https://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/. This system has replaced the systems formerly known as CCR and ORCA.



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) This solicitation will use the VIPR Vendor Application to respond to the solicitation. Vendors must register in this app on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorapp.php

Because all VIPR awarded documents are required to be issued in the following manner, the vendors primary company name MUST be the IRS approved TAX PAYER NAME. "THE TAX PAYER NAME must appear exactly as stated in SAM, including punctuation, spacing conventions, and spelling. The second line in the VIPR vendor application allows for a name you are doing business as - listed as DBA. You may list your DUN and Bradstreet legal business name or your dba name as stated in SAM. Both your Tax Payer Name and your DBA name will appear on the award document and the DPL(Dispatch Priority List).



6)A Vendors public meeting will be held the week of January 14-17, 2013. This meeting will include general topics for all VIPR I-BPA's.

Meetings will begin at 1830 and end no later than 2030.

January 14th @ Wenatchee Community Center, 504 South Chelan Avenue, Wenatchee, WA

Jan. 15th @ Wildhorse Convention Center, 46510 Wildhorse Blvd. Pendleton, OR

Jan. 16th, Deschutes National Forest, 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR

Jan. 17th Seven Feathers Conference Room, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, OR



The solicitation will be available electronically only and will be posted to the FedBizOpps website at https://www.fbo.gov on or about December 18, 2012.

Electronic responses must be transmitted in the VIPR Vendor Application no later than 4:30 P.M. Pacific Time on Febuary 15th, 2013. NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ISSUED OR ACCEPTED AND NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR THE SOLICITATION WILL BE ACCEPTED; THIS IS AN ALL ELECTRONIC PROCESS.