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VIPR I-BPA for National Crew Carrier Buses

Request For Expressions of Interest

General Information
Country:   United States
Notice/Contract Number:   fbo:ag-024b-s-10-7000
Publication Date:   Jan 7, 2011
Deadline:   Jan 28, 2011
Funding Agency:   Department of Agriculture
Buyer:   Forest Service
Original Language:   English

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Address:   United States

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The intent of this solicitation is to obtain crew carrier buses as defined in the solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. We anticipate issuing the solicitation within 15 days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements. A single, national solicitation will be issued to obtain these services. This solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and to use VIPR, you must have access to a computer and the internet. Basic information you will need to be aware of to participate in this solicitation is located on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php. User guides and other information regarding VIPR are posted at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php. In addition to the basic requirements referred to above, there are two very important things you must do in order to submit an offer utilizing the VIPR system: 1) Download Formatta Filler software to be able to view the solicitation package and complete the online forms used in submitting your offer. A link to this software and installation instructions are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php. 2) Obtain Level 2 eAuthentication. Users play a key role in ensuring that information requested for VIPR is protected. The government now requires a higher level of security for information transmitted by individuals to the government for electronic business (including that conducted by VIPR). Therefore, the Forest Service requires secure user accounts through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Level 2 eAuthentication system. Only individuals from your company who plan to sign the preseason incident agreement(s) must obtain a Level 2 eAuthentication account. The Level 2 credentials go beyond simply applying for an account online - Level 2 also ensures that your identity is verified in-person, and by doing so, helps prevent identity theft or fraud. The Forest Service has prepared numerous resources to assist vendors in obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account, which are posted to the Forest Service Incident Procurement (IP) website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda Draper 208-387-5610Chris Kirk 208-387-5665

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Updated on 2009/12/09

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain crew carrier buses as defined in the solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. We anticipate issuing the solicitation within 15 days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements. A single, national solicitation will be issued to obtain these services. This solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and to use VIPR, you must have access to a computer and the internet. Basic information you will need to be aware of to participate in this solicitation is located on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php. User guides and other information regarding VIPR are posted at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php. In addition to the basic requirements referred to above, there are two very important things you must do in order to submit an offer utilizing the VIPR system: 1) Download Formatta Filler software to be able to view the solicitation package and complete the online forms used in submitting your offer. A link to this software and installation instructions are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php. 2) Obtain Level 2 eAuthentication. Users play a key role in ensuring that information requested for VIPR is protected. The government now requires a higher level of security for information transmitted by individuals to the government for electronic business (including that conducted by VIPR). Therefore, the Forest Service requires secure user accounts through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Level 2 eAuthentication system. Only individuals from your company who plan to sign the preseason incident agreement(s) must obtain a Level 2 eAuthentication account. The Level 2 credentials go beyond simply applying for an account online - Level 2 also ensures that your identity is verified in-person, and by doing so, helps prevent identity theft or fraud. The Forest Service has prepared numerous resources to assist vendors in obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account, which are posted to the Forest Service Incident Procurement (IP) website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda Draper 208-387-5610Chris Kirk 208-387-5665

Link To Document

Updated on 2009/12/09

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain crew carrier buses as defined in the solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. We anticipate issuing the solicitation within 15 days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements. A single, national solicitation will be issued to obtain these services. This solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and to use VIPR, you must have access to a computer and the internet. Basic information you will need to be aware of to participate in this solicitation is located on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php. User guides and other information regarding VIPR are posted at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php. In addition to the basic requirements referred to above, there are two very important things you must do in order to submit an offer utilizing the VIPR system: 1) Download Formatta Filler software to be able to view the solicitation package and complete the online forms used in submitting your offer. A link to this software and installation instructions are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php. 2) Obtain Level 2 eAuthentication. Users play a key role in ensuring that information requested for VIPR is protected. The government now requires a higher level of security for information transmitted by individuals to the government for electronic business (including that conducted by VIPR). Therefore, the Forest Service requires secure user accounts through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Level 2 eAuthentication system. Only individuals from your company who plan to sign the preseason incident agreement(s) must obtain a Level 2 eAuthentication account. The Level 2 credentials go beyond simply applying for an account online - Level 2 also ensures that your identity is verified in-person, and by doing so, helps prevent identity theft or fraud. The Forest Service has prepared numerous resources to assist vendors in obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account, which are posted to the Forest Service Incident Procurement (IP) website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda Draper 208-387-5610Chris Kirk 208-387-5665

Link To Document

Updated on 2010/01/26

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain crew carrier buses as defined in the solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. We anticipate issuing the solicitation within 15 days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements. A single, national solicitation will be issued to obtain these services. This solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and to use VIPR, you must have access to a computer and the internet. Basic information you will need to be aware of to participate in this solicitation is located on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php. User guides and other information regarding VIPR are posted at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php. In addition to the basic requirements referred to above, there are two very important things you must do in order to submit an offer utilizing the VIPR system: 1) Download Formatta Filler software to be able to view the solicitation package and complete the online forms used in submitting your offer. A link to this software and installation instructions are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php. 2) Obtain Level 2 eAuthentication. Users play a key role in ensuring that information requested for VIPR is protected. The government now requires a higher level of security for information transmitted by individuals to the government for electronic business (including that conducted by VIPR). Therefore, the Forest Service requires secure user accounts through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Level 2 eAuthentication system. Only individuals from your company who plan to sign the preseason incident agreement(s) must obtain a Level 2 eAuthentication account. The Level 2 credentials go beyond simply applying for an account online - Level 2 also ensures that your identity is verified in-person, and by doing so, helps prevent identity theft or fraud. The Forest Service has prepared numerous resources to assist vendors in obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account, which are posted to the Forest Service Incident Procurement (IP) website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Christopher D. Kirk, Phone 208-387-5665, Fax 208-387-5384, Email ckirk@fs.fed.us

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Updated on 2009/11/18


Updated on 2010/01/27

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain crew carrier buses as defined in the solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. We anticipate issuing the solicitation within 15 days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements.A single, national solicitation will be issued to obtain these services. This solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and to use VIPR, you must have access to a computer and the internet. Basic information you will need to be aware of to participate in this solicitation is located on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php. User guides and other information regarding VIPR are posted at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php. In addition to the basic requirements referred to above, there are two very important things you must do in order to submit an offer utilizing the VIPR system: 1) Download Formatta Filler software to be able to view the solicitation package and complete the online forms used in submitting your offer. A link to this software and installation instructions are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php. 2) Obtain Level 2 eAuthentication. Users play a key role in ensuring that information requested for VIPR is protected. The government now requires a higher level of security for information transmitted by individuals to the government for electronic business (including that conducted by VIPR). Therefore, the Forest Service requires secure user accounts through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Level 2 eAuthentication system. Only individuals from your company who plan to sign the preseason incident agreement(s) must obtain a Level 2 eAuthentication account. The Level 2 credentials go beyond simply applying for an account online - Level 2 also ensures that your identity is verified in-person, and by doing so, helps prevent identity theft or fraud. The Forest Service has prepared numerous resources to assist vendors in obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account, which are posted to the Forest Service Incident Procurement (IP) website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda Draper 208-387-5610Chris Kirk 208-387-5665

Link To Document

Updated on 2010/01/29

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain crew carrier buses as defined in the solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. We anticipate issuing the solicitation within 15 days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements.A single, national solicitation will be issued to obtain these services. This solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and to use VIPR, you must have access to a computer and the internet. Basic information you will need to be aware of to participate in this solicitation is located on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php. User guides and other information regarding VIPR are posted at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php. In addition to the basic requirements referred to above, there are two very important things you must do in order to submit an offer utilizing the VIPR system: 1) Download Formatta Filler software to be able to view the solicitation package and complete the online forms used in submitting your offer. A link to this software and installation instructions are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php. 2) Obtain Level 2 eAuthentication. Users play a key role in ensuring that information requested for VIPR is protected. The government now requires a higher level of security for information transmitted by individuals to the government for electronic business (including that conducted by VIPR). Therefore, the Forest Service requires secure user accounts through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Level 2 eAuthentication system. Only individuals from your company who plan to sign the preseason incident agreement(s) must obtain a Level 2 eAuthentication account. The Level 2 credentials go beyond simply applying for an account online - Level 2 also ensures that your identity is verified in-person, and by doing so, helps prevent identity theft or fraud. The Forest Service has prepared numerous resources to assist vendors in obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account, which are posted to the Forest Service Incident Procurement (IP) website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda G. Draper, Contracting Officer, Phone 208-387-5610, Fax 208-387-5384, Email mgdraper@fs.fed.us - Christopher D. Kirk, Procurement Technician, Phone 208-387-5665, Fax 208-387-5384, Email ckirk@fs.fed.us

Link To Document

Updated on 2010/01/29

The intent of this solicitation is to obtain crew carrier buses as defined in the solicitation, for local, Regional, and Nationwide fire suppression, and all-hazard incidents. We anticipate issuing the solicitation within 15 days of the date of this notice. The Government anticipates awarding multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements.A single, national solicitation will be issued to obtain these services. This solicitation will be issued using the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) system and to use VIPR, you must have access to a computer and the internet. Basic information you will need to be aware of to participate in this solicitation is located on the web at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php. User guides and other information regarding VIPR are posted at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vipr.php. In addition to the basic requirements referred to above, there are two very important things you must do in order to submit an offer utilizing the VIPR system: 1) Download Formatta Filler software to be able to view the solicitation package and complete the online forms used in submitting your offer. A link to this software and installation instructions are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendorsupport.php. 2) Obtain Level 2 eAuthentication. Users play a key role in ensuring that information requested for VIPR is protected. The government now requires a higher level of security for information transmitted by individuals to the government for electronic business (including that conducted by VIPR). Therefore, the Forest Service requires secure user accounts through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Level 2 eAuthentication system. Only individuals from your company who plan to sign the preseason incident agreement(s) must obtain a Level 2 eAuthentication account. The Level 2 credentials go beyond simply applying for an account online - Level 2 also ensures that your identity is verified in-person, and by doing so, helps prevent identity theft or fraud. The Forest Service has prepared numerous resources to assist vendors in obtaining a Level 2 eAuthentication account, which are posted to the Forest Service Incident Procurement (IP) website: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/vendors.php.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda Draper 208-387-5610Chris Kirk 208-387-5665

Link To Document

Updated on 2010/07/01

Re-Open Solicitation. The closing date has been extended to August 27, 2010,4:30 pm US Mountain Time. The estimated date of award is January 2011. The agreement period will be three years from date of award.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda Draper 208-387-5610Chris Kirk 208-387-5665

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Updated on 2010/08/10

- Contract Requirements (CR) B.3 and C.1 have been revised to make the cascading set-aside language more consistent across all solicitations.- CRs D.5, D.7, and E.2 have been revised to make the language more consistent across all solicitations. - CR D.20 has been revised to note that the FS will be moving to a new performance evaluation system effective October 1, 2010 - CR E.0 Representations & Certifications is now an editable Word document. - CR E.5 Wage Determination incorporates Wage Determination #1995-0221, Rev 25, issued 6/15/2010 - CREW BUS SPECIFIC: CR D.16 has been added with language regarding pre-season inspections - CR B.1 and C.9 have been updated to make the language more consistent across all solicitations. - All Exhibits are listed seprately in the CO Application.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda Draper 208-387-5610Chris Kirk 208-387-5665

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Updated on 2011/01/06

Re-Open Solicitation. Receipt of final revised offers is extended to January 28, 2011. If you have not previoulsy submitted a quote to this solicitation you are not eligible to compete at this time.
Set-aside code: Total Small Business
Contact: Melinda Draper 208-387-5610Chris Kirk 208-387-5665

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