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Virtual Incident Procurement
VIPR is a Forest Service acquisition/procurement system◦Web-based ◦Vendors to submit offers & sign preseason agreements◦ Inspectors to certify that equipment requirements have
been met◦Contracting Officers to issue solicitations, award &
administer agreements◦Provides Dispatch Priority Lists (DPLs) to dispatch
BLM is using different procurement system◦Potentially more than one procurement process for
interagency centers◦Should not be duplicative of each other
Organizing to meet agency(s) requirements & incident needs◦Divide workload of Incident BPAs (I-BPAs) between
agencies to eliminate duplication of I-BPAs
Contracting Officers will provide Dispatch Priority List (DPLs) to dispatch from VIPR
Best Value Ranking◦Criteria is based on specific factors such as…
Cost Year & quality of equipment Past Performance
Not intended for initial attack◦Used for extended attack, large fire support & severity
Does not affect agency & local cooperator resources from being utilized
Date/Time Needed ◦Vendor with Best Value on DPL who can meet date/time
needed
ROSS interface with VIPR scheduled for 2011
Decisions from National Coordinators Meeting in SLC last week:◦All tactical & some non-tactical resources (engines,
skidgines, water tenders) will be statused in ROSS
◦Some resources will be service items & will fill with agreement (porta-potties, tents)
VIPR FAQ’s page for information www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/faq.php
Questions????