ADA Fire Rings Brand Name or equal

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the "Name Brand or Equal Requirement Fire Ring Design and Characteristics" for the Bitterroot National Forest. It specifies the required features for fire rings, including acceptable brand name products and the characteristics that any "or equal" product must meet.

• Acceptable Brand Name Products: Lists specific models from Global Industrial and Markstaar (Pilot Rock) as examples.
• "Or Equal" Product Characteristics:
  • Quantity: 70 units
  • Compliance: Must meet Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (NT&DP 1523-2811-MTDC Oct. 2015).
  • Finish: High temperature, heat resistant, nontoxic black enamel.
  • Dimensions: 30-34 inch overall diameter, 23-28 inch height.
  • Material Thickness: No less than 3/16-inch steel for the ring.
  • Top Lip: Formed or welded 1-inch flanged lip.
  • Drain/Draft Holes: At least 10 holes (min 3/4 inch - max 1 1/4 inch diameter) around the perimeter.
  • Cooking Grate: Approximately 290-400 sq. inch, constructed of 5/8 to 3/4-inch dia. A-36 steel bars. Handle made of 3/4-inch to 1-inch dia. A-36 steel bar. Grate bars are 1/2-inch to 5/8 inch dia. A-36 steel.
  • Grate Attachment: Hinged on two formed eyelets (5/8-inch to 3/4-inch dia. A-36 steel bar).
  • Grate Operation: Swings 250-300 degrees to clear the fire ring. Rests perpendicular to the ground in non-cooking position.
  • Spring Grips: Two substantially constructed spring grips for public use.
  • Fill: Designed for aggregate fill, approximately 9-15 inches from the bottom.
  • Anchor Pins: Supplied with three 1/2 to 1 inch diameter anchor pins for concrete embedment.

This document is critical for any bidder proposing to supply fire rings. It defines the exact specifications and quality standards required for the product, including dimensions, materials, safety features, and accessibility compliance. Bidders must ensure their proposed "or equal" products meet all listed characteristics to be considered compliant.

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation deadline has been extended to April 2nd, 2026.

• Salient characteristics language regarding "grate sq inches" and "aggregate fill" has been updated.

• Amendment one and Amendment two SF 30 forms require signatures.

• Salient characteristics language (specific sections not detailed).

• Solicitation closing date.

• The proposal submission deadline is extended to April 2nd, 2026.

• Bidders should review the updated salient characteristics language for "grate sq inches" and "aggregate fill" to ensure their proposals are compliant.

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation's "salient characteristics language" related to "grips for grate" has been removed.

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to April 2nd, 2026.

• The description of the amendment/modification (Item 14) details the removal of specific language and the extension of the solicitation date.

• The deadline for proposal submission has been extended to April 2nd, 2026.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the "Name Brand or Equal Requirement Fire Ring Design and Characteristics" for the Bitterroot National Forest. It specifies the required characteristics for fire rings, including acceptable brand name products and the "or equal" product specifications.

• Quantity: 70 units required.
• Compliance: Must meet Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (NT&DP 1523-2811-MTDC Oct. 2015).
• Material & Finish: Entire unit finished in high-temperature, heat-resistant, non-toxic black enamel. Ring material must be at least 3/16-inch thick steel.
• Dimensions: Overall diameter of 30-34 inches, height of 23-28 inches.
• Features:
  • At least 10 drain/draft/anchor holes around the perimeter (min 3½ inch - max 1¼ inch diameter).
  • Cooking grate approximately 300-400 sq. inch, constructed of A-36 steel bars.
  • Hinged cooking grate that swings approximately 250-300 degrees to clear the fire ring.
  • Grate rests perpendicular to the ground in non-cooking position with spring grips.
  • Two substantially constructed spring grips for public use.
  • Fire ring designed to be filled with aggregate (not supplied), with a fill depth of 14-3/8 inches from the bottom.
  • Supplied with three ½ to 1 inch diameter anchor pins for concrete embedment.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the exact specifications and design requirements for the fire rings being procured. It outlines the minimum acceptable standards for materials, dimensions, features, and compliance, enabling vendors to determine if their proposed product meets the government's needs or to prepare a compliant "or equal" offering.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items seeking Brand Name or Equal ADA Compliant Fire Rings. The government intends to make one award.

• Procurement of ADA compliant fire rings.

• Products must be Brand Name or Equal, meeting specified salient characteristics.

• Offerors must provide technical product data, including descriptive literature, illustrations, or drawings.

• Any modifications to make a product conform to requirements must be clearly described.

• Products must be NEW.

• Offerors must provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15, including traceability to the manufacturer.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Contract.

• Period of Performance: April 15, 2026 to July 15, 2026.

• Delivery: July 15, 2026.

• Quotes will be held firm for 60 calendar days.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Quotations are requested and will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria.

• Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability.

• Evaluation factors include: Price, Past Performance, and Submitted Technical Documents (pictures, drawings, salient characteristics).

• Offerors must provide pricing for all individual line items.

• Copying and pasting directly from government documents will be considered unacceptable.

• Only one quote will be accepted per company.

• Questions are due by March 19, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time, via email to sarah.cotton@usda.gov.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 332999.

• Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees.

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation.

• Attachment 1: Solicitation Terms and Conditions

• Attachment 2: Fire Ring Characteristics

• Attachment 3: Statement of Work_Fire Rings

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued by the USDA- Forest Service, for ADA compliant Fire Rings. It serves as the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The opportunity is identified by Notice ID 1284LM26Q0040.

• Procurement of ADA compliant Fire Rings.

• Detailed specifications for the fire rings are provided in "Attachment 2- Fire Ring Characteristics".

• A Statement of Work is included as "Attachment 3- Statement of work_Fire Rings".

• The place of performance and delivery location is Bitterroot National Forest.

• Offers are due by March 27, 2026, at 1700 EDT.

• "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" contains applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.

• This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 332999, with a small business size standard of 780 employees.

• All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation.

• The document includes information on the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests, outlining procedures for informal and formal protests.

• Contact information for Sarah Cotton (sarah.cotton@usda.gov) is provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details the design characteristics and requirements for fire rings, including acceptable brand name products and specifications for "or equal" products. It serves as a technical specification for potential bidders to understand the exact requirements for fire ring procurement.

• Quantity: 70 units required.
• Accessibility: Must meet Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (NT&DP 1523-2811-MTDC Oct. 2015).
• Finish: Entire unit to be finished in high-temperature, heat-resistant, non-toxic black enamel.
• Dimensions:
  • Overall diameter: 30-34 inches
  • Height: 23-28 inches
• Material Thickness: Ring material no less than 3/16-inch thick steel.
• Top Lip: Formed or welded 1-inch flanged lip around the top of the ring.
• Drain/Draft Holes: At least 10 holes around the perimeter (3/8 inch to 1 1/4 inch diameter).
• Cooking Grate:
  • Size: Approximately 300-400 sq. inch.
  • Construction: 5/8 to 3/4-inch dia. A-36 steel bars for perimeter, 3/4-inch to 1-inch dia. A-36 steel bar for handle, 1/2-inch to 5/8 inch dia. A-36 steel bar for grate bars.
  • Attachment: Hinged to two formed eyelets (5/8-inch to 3 1/2 inch dia. A-36 steel bar).
  • Swivel: Swings approximately 250-300 degrees on 5/8 inch diameter steel bars to clear the fire ring.
  • Non-cooking position: Rests perpendicular to the ground with spring grips just above ground height.
  • Grips: Two substantially constructed spring grips for public use, made of at least 1/8-inch x 1/2-inch flat bar.
• Fill: Designed to be filled with aggregate (not supplied) to a depth of 14-3/8 inches from the bottom.
• Anchor Pins: Supplied with three 1/2 to 1 inch diameter anchor pins for concrete embedment.

This document is critical for bidders to accurately quote and manufacture fire rings that meet all specified technical requirements. Failure to meet these specifications could result in non-compliance. It outlines the exact physical and material characteristics, including dimensions, construction details, and finish, that the fire rings must possess.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for the "GAOA MT Bitterroot: Developed Rec Site Def Mtce & Accessibility Improvements Fire rings" project. The primary objective is to obtain and deliver prefabricated fire rings to various recreation sites within the Bitterroot National Forest.

• Acquisition of prefabricated fire rings.

• Transportation of fire rings to identified locations.

• Unloading of materials from transportation vehicles.

• Fire Ring Specifications:

  • Must meet specifications in the salient characteristics document and drawings from the solicitation.
  • Overall diameter: 30-34 inches.
  • Material: 3/16 inch thick steel.
  • Finish: High temperature, heat resistant, non-toxic black enamel.
  • Features: Formed (not welded) 1-inch flanged lip, ten 1-inch diameter draft holes around the perimeter.

• Cooking Grate Specifications:

  • Constructed from 5/8 inch diameter A36 steel bars for the perimeter.
  • Constructed from ½ inch A36 steel bars for the handle.
  • Constructed from ½ inch A36 steel bars for the grate bars.
  • Grate attached via a hinge, allowing it to rest outside the fire ring when not in use.
  • Grate will have spring grips on both handles.

• Tasks: Fabricate fire rings, inspect for performance and quality, ship to specified addresses, and unload upon delivery.

• Materials and supplies are to be delivered to specified locations by the date specified, no later than the contract period performance date.

• Total Quantity: 70 fire rings.

• Delivery Location 1: 35 fire rings to Stevensville Ranger Station, 88 Main St, Stevensville, MT 59870.

• Delivery Location 2: 35 fire rings to Darby Ranger Station, 712 N Main, Darby, MT 59829.

• The Government will not furnish any transportation, equipment, or materials for this project.

• Contractor's Key Personnel: Not Applicable.

• Security Requirements: Not Applicable.

• Data Rights: Not Applicable.

• Section 508 - Electronic and Information Technology Standards: Not Applicable.