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P.O. Box 96090

Washington , D.C. 20090-6090

(202) 205-8333

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Vendor Support

From user documentation to training tools to links to additional information, Vendors have several resources they can use to assist them with using the VIPR Vendor Solution.

User Documentation

Getting Help

If you have questions about the VIPR Vendor Solution…

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) which may answer your question.
Contact the Interagency Incident Systems Helpdesk at helpdesk@dms.nwcg.gov or (866) 224-7677 (press option 3 for VIPR / eAuth). The helpdesk is open between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time (Monday — Saturday).

eAuthentication Level 2 Account Instructions
Provides instructions for obtaining a Level 2 eAuth account, which Vendors will need when working with the VIPR Vendor Solution.
Formatta Filler Installation Instructions
Provides instructions for installing the free Formatta Filler software, which is required for completing the online forms within the solicitation packages used in the VIPR Vendor Solution.

IMPORTANT: The Forest Service solicitation packages that are posted to FedBizOpps (FBO) can only be viewed, completed, and submitted using the free Formatta Filler software; other applications that are used to view and fill in forms (i.e. Adobe Reader) will NOT work with the VIPR Vendor Solution.
VIPR Vendor Solution User Guide
Provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for responding to solicitations, acknowledging amendments, receiving awarded agreements, and responding to agreement modifications.
VIPR Vendor Solution Quick Reference 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.)
Selecting a Dispatch Center
Provides instructions for selecting a Dispatch Center (DC), which is needed for completing resource data entry forms when responding to solicitations.

Training Tools

Contact your regional Contracting Officer to learn about local information sessions or training events.

In addition to the user guides (listed above), online tutorials will be available to assist Vendors with using the VIPR Vendor Solution.

VIPR Vendor Solution Tutorials – available in mid-January 2009
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 modifications.

Key Links

Below is a list of links to key information for Vendors.

Announcements to Vendors.
Lists current announcements that affect Vendors who are using the VIPR Vendor Solution.
Forest Service Incident Procurement VIPR Web site.
Provides incident procurement information and tools to all current and potential Vendors—not just Vendors who will use VIPR.
Data Universal Number System (DUNS).
Provides instructions for registering for a DUNS number, which is required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR 52.204-6) and you must have this before registering in the CCR.
Central Contractor Registration (CCR).
Provides instructions for registering with CCR.
Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA).
Provides instructions for registering online with ORCA.
FBO Web site.
Lists the VIPR I-BPA competitive solicitation opportunities.
FBO Vendor Guide
Provides details about how to use the features of the FBO Web site.

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