Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is seeking contractors to provide fuel tender resources for fire suppression and all-hazard incident response, primarily for use in Regions 5 and 6. The performance of services is tied to specific dispatch centers, and vendors are strongly encouraged to select the center closest to their resources' physical location. The government anticipates awarding multiple preseason agreements under a total Small Business set-aside. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and management to meet agreement specifications. Quotes must be submitted electronically through the specified VIPR Next Gen Vendor Application system.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service plans to issue an RFQ for Fuel Tender services to support fire suppression and other incident response work in Regions 5 and 6. The contract will be a total Small Business set-aside, with multiple preseason Blanket Purchase Agreements awarded. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, personnel, and transportation, and resources will be dispatched from specific regional centers, with vendors encouraged to select the center closest to their resource's physical location. Proposed rates must cover up to a 16-hour daily shift and include all required pricing elements. Vendors must submit quotes electronically through the VIPR Next Gen system and maintain specific registrations, including an active SAM registration and a Unique Entity ID.