Deschutes NF, Stakes and Rigid Mesh Tubes

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1240BE26Q0017 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Stakes and Rigid Mesh Seedling Protector Tubes. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 333112 Tree Service Equipment and Supplies (Manufacturing). The small business size standard is 1500 Employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation for consideration by the agency. Award Type: It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items. Statement of Requirement Wood stakes (Pressure-treated unless Redwood or Cedar) Stake dimensions are 30� long by 15/16� x 1 ��. . See detailed specifications in Attachment 3. Rigid Diamond Mesh Tubes: Tubing shall be Quad L, Vexar, Conwed Plastics, Noltex, Nalle Plastics, or equal. See detailed specifications in Attachment 4. Schedule of Items � Pricing (See Attachment 2) Complete the Schedule of Items with business information and pricing. Base Items are a planned purchase. One or both Optional Item(s) may be awarded based on funding availability. If funds are available, the Optional Item(s) will be ordered at time of award. Unit price is per stake and per tube. Quoter Samples � Stake and Tube Shipping and Sample Return Information A sample tube and stake shall be sent to the address below, prior to quote due date. If the Quoter wants the samples returned, include a prepaid mailing label w/return address. The prepaid mailing label shall be sent with the samples in the mailing tube. The same packaging/mailing tube will be used to return samples using Quoter�s return label. Send samples to: US Forest Service, Deschutes National Forest Attn: Huan Huynh 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701 Delivery and Shipping Information for Award: FOB Destination. All quotes will be considered F.O.B. Destination. Delivery of stakes and tubes can be scheduled Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. 72-Hour Delivery Notification: Notify COR three (3) days in advance of delivery to ensure forklift operator is available. Provide date and time of arrival when calling. Contacts: Huan Huynh 458-287-8865, email huan.huynh@usda.gov or Daniel Lien 541-604-6849, email daniel.lien@usda.gov. If neither can be reached, email Contracting Officer Paula Winningham at paula.winningham@usda.gov. Delivery Date: Delivery no later than March 25, 2026. Earlier delivery will be accepted. Delivery Address: US Forest Service, Deschutes National Forest Attn: Huan Huynh 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701 QUOTES ARE DUE no later than February 18, 2026, 2 p.m. PST. Email quote package to paula.winningham@usda.gov Your quote package should include: 1) Attachment 2 � Schedule of Items 2) Your written response to the Evaluation Factors. Adobe Acrobat or Word documents accepted, 3) Attachment 5 - Buy American Certificate filled in, if applicable. Questions about the Solicitation shall be submitted via email to paula.winningham@usda.gov, due no later than three days prior to quote due date and time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.