Manufacture of Metal Delineator Posts

The contract entails the fabrication and supply of 1,500 metal delineator posts designed to meet rigorous durability, dimensional, and material standards suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure within USDA Forest Service operational environments. These posts must withstand harsh weather conditions, impact, and corrosion to ensure long-term visibility and structural integrity in high-traffic or hazardous roadside areas. All manufacturing must adhere to specifications that align with federal and industry benchmarks for safety and performance, with emphasis on material composition, coating integrity, and precise dimensional tolerances. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA size standards for NAICS code 332312, which covers fabricated metal product manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 6, 2026 at 11:30 PM Eastern Time. Performance is required at Oroville, California, with delivery expected to support Forest Service infrastructure needs in that region. The contract is classified as a subcontract and issued by the Department of Agriculture through the USDA Forest Service, targeting vendors capable of consistent, high-volume production with verified quality control processes.