Gila National Forest Tent Rental

The Gila National Forest is awarding a firm fixed price contract for the rental of a single 100’ x 100’ tent from the date of award through August 31, 2026, under a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The contract is administered by the USDA Forest Service through the Silver City Fire Cache in Hurley, New Mexico, with administrative oversight from the Southwest 4 office in Albuquerque. Delivery is FOB destination to the Silver City Interagency Support Cache, where the Government will perform inspection and acceptance based on conformance to the specified tent requirements, including a clear-span design, 12-foot maximum side height, translucent roof panels, wind resistance, and secure anchoring. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and AGAR clauses governing ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking measures, cybersecurity restrictions on government data use, and prohibitions on contractor-imposed security requirements or unauthorized data transfers outside the United States. Offers must be submitted via SF 1449 by May 18, 2026, and are restricted to small businesses, including HubZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, which must self-certify their status through SAM.gov. Contractors are required to comply with strict anti-discrimination and DEI certification standards under AGAR 452.203-70 and are prohibited from requiring internal confidentiality agreements that limit reporting of fraud or waste. Invoicing must be mailed to the Hurley, NM address, with payment administered through code 7EAU, and no electronic invoicing system is specified. The contract explicitly prohibits automatic renewals, unapproved subcontractor terms, and contractor indemnification, while reinforcing that government data cannot be used for AI training and that acceptance is solely at the Government’s discretion upon delivery at the designated site.