VIPR I-BPA for Weed Washing Unit for Region 3 - Southwest Region

This amendment updates D.16 -- PRE-AWARD INSPECTIONS. This amendment also notifies vendors that the equipment VIN/Unique ID entered into VIPR needs to be the serial number of the water pump for each system..

The USDA Forest Service, Southwest Region (Region 3), is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Weed Washing Units with qualified operators for use on a local, Regional, and Nationwide basis. The resources may be used in the protection of lands, to include but not be limited to, severity, fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. These agreements may be used by Federal and State Agencies.
The solicitation is 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 are located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php. If you require assistance with the VIPR application, the IIA helpdesk can be reached at 1-866-224-7677..

This is a pre-solicitation notice for Region 3 Weed Wash Unit I-BPAs. Vendors are advised that there will be a shorter than usual response time for quotes. Vendors are encouraged to ensure SAM accounts (www.sam.gov) are up-to-date and eAuthentication accounts (https://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/eauth.php?tab=tab_d) are active prior to the solicitation release. If you need help with SAM, contact your local PTAC office ( http://www.aptac-us.org/). If you need help with VIPR, call the IIA helpdesk at 1-866-224-7677.
It is intended that the solicitation will be available mid-March, with quotes due around the end of April.
The USDA Forest Service, Southwest Region (Region 3), is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Weed Washing Units with qualified operators for use on a local, Regional, and Nationwide basis. The resources may be used in the protection of lands, to include but not be limited to, severity, fire suppression and all-hazard incidents. These agreements may be used by Federal and State Agencies.
The solicitation template can be viewed on the VIPR website (https://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/solicitations.php?tab=tab_d).
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 are located at: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php..