Turntable Pallet Wrapping Machine

The USDA Forest Service, through the National Interagency Fire Center, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying a single brand-name “Orion” Flex HPD Turntable Pallet Wrapping System or an equivalent system that matches all technical specifications and performance characteristics in every aspect. This notice is purely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for quote, or binding obligation on the part of the government; no funds have been appropriated, no contract will be awarded based on this notice, and respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred. The required equipment must meet precise technical criteria including a 260% pre-stretch capability, 6,000 lb maximum load capacity, 15 RPM turntable speed, extended mast for 110” load height, electronic weigh scale with IP65 rating, 18” base extension, dark load photo eye, and a control system built to Allen Bradley PLC and HMI standards with a color touch-screen interface. All systems must be constructed with NEMA 12 and UL508A-compliant electrical enclosures, feature a baked-on powder coat traffic grey finish, stainless steel wear surfaces, and include a spare parts kit. Warranty requirements include a one-year warranty on components, a five-year structural frame warranty, and a lifetime warranty on pre-stretch rollers. This notice is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the applicable NAICS code 333993, and responses are limited to twenty pages and must include the company’s SAM Unique Entity Identifier, size certification under the NAICS code, point of contact details, relevant past contract experience, and a demonstration of core capabilities and technological differentiators. All submissions must be emailed to amy.tilley@usda.gov by 11:59 PM EDT on June 17, 2026, with the exact subject line specified. The delivery location for any future award will be the Northern Rockies Incident Support Cache in Missoula, Montana, under FOB destination terms, with on-site installation and training required. The government retains ownership of all submitted materials and reserves the right to terminate the effort, modify requirements, or decline to proceed with a solicitation. No evaluation factors, scoring methodology, or award basis have been established at this stage, but a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach is anticipated for any future Request for Quote. The notice emphasizes that proprietary