This solicitation is for Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) services for the US Forest Service. The contract will result in multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for local, regional, and nationwide use in fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and prescribed fire projects. Contractors will be responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision. The solicitation will be issued through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Next Gen system. Vendors must maintain a valid email address, a Unique Entity ID (UEI), an active SAM registration, and a login. gov account. The award is anticipated to be a total small business set-aside, with additional consideration for socioeconomic status. The agreement period is for 3 years from the date of award, with annual reviews. Rates must include all pricing elements and reflect up to a 16-hour daily shift. Payment will be at rates in effect at the time of order issuance. Vendors are encouraged to select the dispatch center closest to their resource location.
The agreement period is for 3 years from the date of award. The bid notice states, The agreement period is for 3 years from the date of award.
The bid notice states, Payment will be at the rates specified in the agreement that is in effect at the time of the order.
The bid notice states, The government will award a sufficient number of ibpas anticipated to meet incident resource needs resulting from this solicitation to responsible quoters whose quotes conforming to the solicitation will be advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered.
The bid notice states, The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes: 1 operational acceptability of equipmentresource offered to meet the government requirement2 price reasonableness3 past performance dependability risk.
The bid notice states, The government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the contractor, or if the contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance.
The bid notice states, The government is planning prequote meetings, during which potential quoters may obtain a better understanding of the work required.
The bid notice states, This contract is subject to 41 U. S. C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes.
