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23--COMPACT RPOD TRAVEL TRAILER
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center in Jamestown, North Dakota, is conducting a market research effort to identify suppliers capable of providing a new compact travel trailer, specifically a 2025 or 2026 Forest River R-Pod RP-203 or equivalent model. This notice is solely for information gathering and is not a solicitation or request for proposals. The intent is to determine the best procurement approach based on responses, which may include setting aside the requirement for small businesses or opening it to full competition. The travel trailer must meet specific criteria including a 30-gallon capacity for black, fresh, and gray water tanks, air conditioning, dual axles, electric brakes, a power-operated awning, a Murphy queen bed, and other modern amenities designed to support field operations, all while complying with the Buy American Act and having an unloaded weight under 4600 pounds. Interested businesses must submit detailed product information, including specifications and brochures, and confirm domestic manufacturing to comply with federal preferences. Additionally, respondents need to declare their business size and socioeconomic status such as small business classifications or other designations relevant to the NAICS code 336214 for Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing. Submissions must include company contact details, a SAM.gov registration confirmation, and a Unique Entity ID. Shipping requirements vary based on distance from Jamestown, with vendors farther than 500 miles required to include delivery costs. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, and will not result in immediate contract awards or compensation for efforts, as this process is purely for evaluating market capacity and possible procurement strategies. Questions may only be submitted via email to the designated government contact.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) OR INVITATION FOR BID (IFB).
NO FORMAL SOLICITATION IS BEING REQUESTED UNDER THIS NOTICE.
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes to identify parties having an interest in and resources to support this requirement for a Compact Travel Trailer for the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, ND.
The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The Government will review the information requested in this announcement based on the responses to sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses or procured through full and open competition.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336214 (Travel Trailer and Camper Manufacturing) and the size standard is 1,000 employees.
NOTE 1: The Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 8301-05) is the primary federal procurement law providing a preference for domestic goods and manufactured products. As such, the USGS is seeking information on sources that can supply the described instrument either mined, produced or manufactured in the U.S. in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of satisfactory quality.
A. Introduction:
The U.S. Geological Survey, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, Jamestown, ND has a requirement to purchase one (1) new 2025 or a 2026 Forest River R-Pod RP-203 Compact Travel Trailer Brand Name or Equal.
B. Minimum Salient Characteristics (including but not limited to the following salient characteristics):
1. 30-gal. Black Water Holding Tank
2. 30-gal. Fresh Water System
3. 30-gal. Gray Water Holding Tank
4. Air Conditioning
5. Bumper-Hitch Travel Trailer
6. Central vacuum system
7. Dual axles
8. Electric Brakes
9. Exterior Height <10¿
10. Exterior Length <26¿
11. Furnace
12. Kitchen Sink
13. Microwave/Air Fryer
14. Murphy Queen bed in front
15. Oven
16. Plumbing system equipped with drains/valves for winterization
17. Power operated awning
18. Power Tongue Jack
19. Queen size bed
20. Rear 44x74 double bunks with privacy curtains
21. Rear bathroom with sink, shower and toilet
22. Refrigerator (electric and propane)
23. Seating area with sofa and dinette table.
24. Single slide-out on side of camper
25. Spare Tire/carrier
26. Stabilizer Jacks
27. Two Propane Tanks LPG
28. Unloaded vehicle weight <4600 lbs
29. Water Heater
See attached floorplan similar to the Forest River R-Pod RP-203 Compact Travel Trailer.
C. Delivery:
Vendors located >500 miles from Jamestown, ND will be required to include shipping to USGS NPWRC, 8711 37th Street SE, Jamestown, ND 58401. Government will pick up the trailer if vendor is located <500 miles from Jamestown, ND.
(End of Minimum Salient Characteristics)
Businesses with the capability to meet these requirements must submit the following information:
1. Brand Name or Equal Product Information:
Identify the proposed product/manufacturer meeting the salient characteristics above. Include specification sheets and brochures.
2. Place of Manufacturing / Country of Origin:
Specify whether the product is manufactured within the United States in accordance with NOTE 1.
3. Business Size and Socioeconomic Status applicable to the NAICS code listed above:
Must indicate whether your business is:
- Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE)
- Small Business
- 8(a)
- HUBZone
- Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Other than Small Business
4. Company Information:
Provide a point of contact (name and email), System for Award (SAM) Unique Entity ID (UEI), and confirmation of active SAM.gov registration.
All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary ¿ the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotations (RFQ) or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government does not intend to award a contract based on responses received under this announcement.
The government will evaluate market information to ascertain potential market capacity to provide services consistent in scope and scale with those described in this notice and otherwise anticipated.
To be considered responsive to this Notice, businesses must submit all required documentation by May 29, 2026 , at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). Any response that does not follow these instructions will not be considered. Do not include any quotes with your response.
Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.
Inquiries will only be accepted by e-mail to Lisa Williams at lisa_williams@ios.doi.gov.