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VIPR

VIPR. Virtual Incident Procurement. VIPR. 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

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VIPR

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  1. VIPR Virtual Incident Procurement

  2. VIPR • 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

  3. VIPR Interagency Concerns…….???? • 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

  4. VIPR • 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

  5. VIPR • 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

  6. VIPR • 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)

  7. VIPR • VIPR FAQ’s page for information • www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/faq.php • Questions????

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