Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The USDA Forest Service has issued a FAR class deviation to amend a solicitation, primarily to update compliance requirements. The amendment removes references to Executive Order 14057 and its related greenhouse gas representation clause, and replaces the biobased product procurement guidelines. Several standard clauses concerning representations, biobased products, sustainability, and equal opportunity are being removed and reinserted with the new deviation. The purpose is to align the solicitation with Executive Orders 14148 and 14208. No specific performance location, budget, or non-bid timelines are detailed in this description.

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The USDA Forest Service East Zone anticipates soliciting quotes for Weed Washing Units to support fire suppression and other incident work. The contractor is responsible for providing all equipment, personnel, and management. Performance is tied to dispatch centers within the East Zone (Regions 1, 2, and 4), and vendors should select the center closest to their resources. The agreement will be competitively awarded as a total Small Business set-aside, with the potential for multiple awards. Vendors must be registered in SAM, have a UEI, and use the VIPR system for all submissions and communications.