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Industrial Cardboard Balers – Procurement, Installation, and Trade-In
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Solicitation W9124C-26-Q-A030 is a Request for Quote issued by the W6QM MICC-Fort Jackson for the procurement, installation, and removal of industrial cardboard baler equipment at the Fort Jackson Logistics Readiness Center in Columbia, South Carolina. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, specifically targeting Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) under NAICS code 333998. The requirement is structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract consisting of three mandatory line items: the delivery of two new vertical cardboard balers with specific technical requirements (5-7.5 HP motor, 208V 3-phase power, and automatic/hydraulic ejection), a turnkey installation package including rigging, anchoring, electrical tie-in, and safety training, and the removal and hauling of two existing Vestil balers to a certified recycler. The contractor is also expected to provide a trade-in evaluation of the old equipment for potential contract credit. The government will award the contract to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror, meaning the winner must meet all technical specifications and performance standards on a pass/fail basis. All quotes must be submitted via email by August 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, and partial quotes will not be accepted. Delivery of all equipment and services must be completed on or before October 7, 2026, at the FOB Destination location. A pre-quote site visit is scheduled for August 17, 2026, to allow vendors to assess installation constraints and removal requirements. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and must comply with various federal regulations, including Service Contract Act wage determinations, cybersecurity safeguarding, and specific military marking standards for all delivered items.
General Info
Place of Performance
Columbia, SC, 29207, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
1. Description of Requirement
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no separate written solicitation will be issued.
Solicitation W9124C-26-Q-A030 is for the delivery, installation, and removal of cardboard baler equipment for the Fort Jackson Logistics Readiness Center (LRC). The requirement includes providing two new vertical cardboard balers, performing turnkey installation, and disconnecting, de‑anchoring, rigging, and hauling away two existing Vestil balers. All items shall be new, commercial‑grade, and compliant with the specifications and salient characteristics identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors may propose brand‑name items or any equal product meeting or exceeding the salient characteristics.
This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set‑Aside
2. Line Items
The line items for this solicitation are those listed in Section B – Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs of W9124C-26-Q-A030:
- CLIN 0001: Vertical Cardboard Baler, 5HP, 3PH, 208V (Quantity: 2 Each)
- CLIN 0002: Turnkey installation package (freight, offloading, rigging, anchoring, electrical tie‑in, safety testing, training) (Quantity: 1 Job)
- CLIN 0003: Removal service for two existing Vestil balers (Quantity: 1 Job)
All CLINs must be quoted. Partial quotes will not be accepted.
3. Requirement Description & Brand Name or Equal Basis
The Government’s minimum requirements are defined in attached PWS. Vendors shall provide equipment meeting all specifications, including:
- 5 HP motor
- 208V, 3‑phase power
- 60‑inch chamber
- Hydraulic/automatic bale ejection
- Bale weight capacity up to 1,000 lbs
- Wire guides and “bale full” indicator
- Full turnkey installation
- Removal and haul‑away of existing balers
Brand names are used only to communicate minimum quality and performance. Vendors may propose equal products that meet or exceed all salient characteristics.
4. Delivery Information
Delivery requirements shall match Section F – Deliveries or Performance:
- Delivery Date: On or before 07 October 2026
- Delivery Location: W6YM USALRCTR FT JACKSON 12600 Jackson Blvd Columbia, SC 29207‑6129
- Ship To DoDAAC: W90JUK
- FOB Point: FOB Destination
- Acceptance: Government acceptance will occur at the delivery location
5. Site Visit Information
A pre‑quote site visit will be conducted to allow vendors to inspect the installation area, verify access constraints, and assess removal requirements for the existing balers. Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory.
- Date: Monday, 17 August 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM EST
- Location: Building 1776, Fort Jackson, SC 29207
- Meeting Point: Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Jackson, 4340 Century Div Ave, Fort Jackson, SC 29207
- POC for Access:
- Keishawna S. Jenkins Email: keishawna.s.jenkins.civ@army.mil Phone: 520‑671‑8048
Vendors must arrive 15-30 minutes early to allow time for visitor processing. All attendees must present a valid government‑issued photo ID to gain installation access.
Questions arising during the site visit must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist after the visit. No verbal direction or clarification provided during the site visit will change the solicitation requirements.
6. Applicable Solicitation Provisions & Clauses
All applicable RFO FAR and RFO DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference in Section I of the attached SF 1449.
Full text versions may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide
7. Submission Instructions
Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with Section L – Instructions to Offerors:
- Quote Due Date: 26 August 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM EST
- Submission Method: Email only
- Submit To:
- Contract Specialist: Keishawna S. Jenkins — keishawna.s.jenkins.civ@army.mil
- Contracting Officer (cc): Tequlia D. Holmes — tequlia.d.holmes.civ@army.mil
Required submission components:
- Technical submission demonstrating compliance with the PWS
- Priced quote for CLINs 0001–0003
- Representations & Certifications
- Past performance references
- Documentation for any equal items
- Confirmation of delivery schedule
8. Additional Information
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
- No Partial Awards: Award will be made on an all‑or‑nothing basis.
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) per Section M.
- Questions Deadline: 19 August 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
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