Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) Key Resource for Vendors
USDA eAuthentication Level 2 Account http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/eauth.php Provides instructions for how to obtain an eAuth Level 2 account
Dun and Bradstreet (DUNS) http://www.dnb.com or 1.866.705.5711 Provides instruction for registering for a DUNS number, you must have this before registering in the CCR
IRS TIN (Tax Identification Number) http://www.irs.gov must have in order to register in CCR
Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov or 1.888.227.2423
- Register in the CCR prior to award. Keep current during performance and throughout agreement.
- IMPORTANT: Notify Contracting Officer of any changes to CCR during the life of the agreement to ensure proper and timely payments.
Contractor Performance System (CPS) http://cps.od.nih.gov/
Offeror Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) http://orca.bpn.gov Provides instructions for registering online with ORCA
Your local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) http://www.aptac-us.org A very helpful resource for Vendors
Register at FedBizOpps http://www.fbo.gov Watch for business opportunities!
Information about VIPR
- 19 August 2009 - Region 6 VIPR Deployment and Dispatch Priority List - Word .doc File - 60 kb
- Forest Service Incident Procurement VIPR Web site provides incident procurement information and tools to current and potential vendors
- Frequently Asked Questions - Lists common questions and answers regarding all aspects of VIPR and the VIPR Vendor Solution
- VIPR Vendor Solution Tutorials (still in development stage) - Provides interactive online tutorials that walk Vendors step-by-step through the process for responding to solicitations, acknowledging amendments, receiving awarded agreements, and responding to any agreement modification
- VIPR Vendor Solution Quick Reference Guide and complete User Guide - Provides high level instructions for responding to solicitations, acknowledging amendments, receiving awarded agreements, and responding to any agreement modifications. (This is a scaled-down version of the VIPR Vendor Solution User Guide.)
- Interagency Incident Systems Helpdesk
- helpdesk@dms.nwcg.gov
- Or 866.224.7677, press Option 3 for VIPR/eAuth Provides assistance to Vendors using the VIPR Vendor Solution.
- The helpdesk is open between 12:00pm and 8:00pm Eastern Time (Monday – Saturday)
