RECOVERY - Trail Sign Purchase - Hardware

The U.S. Forest Service, Ochoco National Forest, is seeking a contractor to supply miscellaneous hardware items for attaching trail signs to wooden posts, including all necessary labor and equipment for supplying and delivering the posts. This procurement is conducted under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, mandating specific reporting and transparency requirements. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price order, anticipated on or before April 26, 2010, with delivery expected by May 25, 2010. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, and interested contractors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The solicitation is related to NAICS code 444130 and is managed by the USDA Forest Service's Northwest office, with performance taking place in Prineville, Oregon. Award decisions will be based on the best value to the government. Points of contact for potential offerors include Jessica M. Wilson and Contracting Officer Ellen L. Holroyd. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with unique ARRA provisions to ensure accountability and transparency in carrying out this recovery-related purchase.