The U.S. Forest Service Incident Procurement Operations Directorate (IPO), in partnership with the Fire and Aviation Management Program Office (FAM), is excited to share that development is underway on the next generation of the Virtual Incident Procurement system (VIPR). VIPR Next Gen is being built with a strong focus on improving efficiency, simplifying processes, and creating a better, more user-friendly experience for both vendors and Forest Service.
Timeline & What to Expect
- VIPR Next Gen is planned for release in early 2026.
- All 2026 solicitations and agreements will be issued in the new system.
- To prepare for this transition, the current VIPR system will go offline on December 1, 2025.
Important:
This downtime will NOT affect the status of your current agreements or your ability to receive and accept orders. You simply will not be able to submit new quotes or make changes until VIPR Next Gen goes live in 2026. We appreciate your patience as we transition to a system designed to better serve you and the wildland-fire community.
Get Ready for VIPR Next Gen
We are committed to supporting vendors throughout this transition.
Live Vendor Training
We will host live, instructor-led training sessions in early 2026. Invitations and registration links will be emailed soon. Please watch your inbox for updates.
Video Tutorials & Resources
Starting in late December/early January 2026, you will also have access to:
- Step-by-step video tutorials
- Quick-reference guides
- Overviews of new features and improvements
These materials will be distributed to current VIPR awardees through email, posted on the VIPR Next Gen page, and on the Procurement & Property Services (PPS) website.
Questions?
Please send any questions to: VIPR Next Gen Questions
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