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The U.S. Forest Service, through the North Fork Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, is soliciting emergency generator rentals under a combined synopsis and solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered 1240BD26Q0049, in accordance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items. The requirement is for two emergency generators rated between 36 and 45 kW to support the Canyon Work Center in Pierce, Idaho, and the Kelly Forks Work Center along County Road 250, Idaho, during the critical operational period from May 15, 2026, through September 30, 2026. These sites serve as primary bases for fire suppression and housing essential personnel, and the current generators are undergoing warranty repairs that will render them inoperable for up to four months, creating an urgent need for reliable, uninterrupted power to ensure health, safety, and operational continuity. The contract is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 532490, with a $40 million size standard, and only small businesses eligible for award. Offerors must submit a completed SF-1449 form, a product brochure detailing the generator specifications, and proof of active SAM registration, with all responses required to be emailed exclusively to jorge.somoza@usda.gov no later than 2:00 PM PDST on May 13, 2026. Delivery is FOB destination, with pick-up available at the North Fork Ranger District office in Orofino, Idaho, if delivery cannot be accommodated. The award will be made on a best value basis, prioritizing the highest technically rated offeror whose price is deemed fair and reasonable, with no tradeoffs permitted between technical acceptability and cost. The evaluation focuses on the offeror’s technical ability to supply the correct generator model, including full compliance with performance specifications, and the provision of maintenance, delivery, and pickup services. No specific industry standards or inspection criteria are detailed beyond functional requirements, and acceptance occurs at the delivery sites after operational verification by the government. The contract includes optional extensions under FAR 52.217-8, and contains numerous mandatory clauses on small business utilization, subcontracting limitations, Buy American compliance, contractor ethics, cybersecurity, trafficking in persons, anti-discrimination, and prohibitions on using government data for proprietary advantage. Offerors must affirmatively
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Pierce, ID, 83546, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The Canyon Work Center and the Kelly Forks Work Center, North Fork Ranger District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest has an urgent need to rent 2 emergency generators for the remote, off-grid work centers. These facilities are vital for housing essential Fire and Recreation employees and function as the primary operational base for all North Fork District fire suppression efforts.
The lack of reliable power at these remote locations poses significant health and safety risks to the personnel stationed there. A functioning generator is essential to maintain habitable conditions, ensure operational capability, and provide basic safety. The current generators at Canyon work and Kelly Forks Work Center require warranty work and will be unavailable for an estimated period of up to four months. To maintain essential operations and ensure the health and safety of personnel during this period, the rental of an emergency generator is immediately necessary.
Both Generators might end up at the Kelly Forks Works Center if the generator at the Canyon Works Center gets repaired.
The locations are:
Canyon Work Center, North Fork Ranger District, 16466 North Fork Rd, Pierce, ID 83546
Kelly Forks Work Center, (County Rd 250, Idaho) North Fork Ranger District
Provide a location that the generators can be pick up by the Forest Service Personnel if delivery is not affordable.
Solicitation number 1240BD26Q0049 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. The Small business size standard is $40.0 Million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The Service code is W099 Lease or Rental of Equipment- Miscellaneous
Technical questions shall be submitted Aaron Skinner via email to aaron.skinner@usda.gov or phone number (208) 451-3001. Contracting questions can be address to Jorge Somoza at jorge.somoza@usda.gov of phone number 509-423-2224
Email your quote to jorge.somoza@usda.gov only. do not send your quote to anyone else. Submit your quote no later than 13 May 2026 before 2:00 PM PDST. Any quote received after 2:00 PM on that day is late and it won’t be accepted it.
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