Gibb Aspen KV Fencing Materials

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by:

• Incorporating attached Questions and Answers (Q&A).

• Revising the quantity for Item/CLIN 0001 from 310 to 2,310.

• Item/CLIN 0001 quantity.

• Solicitation content, by incorporating Q&A.

• The amendment does not extend the offer receipt deadline.

• Bidders should review the incorporated Q&A for any impact on their proposals.

• The period of performance remains 05/31/2026 to 06/30/2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of fencing materials, specifically "Gibb KV Aspen Fencing Material," for the Blue Mountain Ranger District of the Malheur National Forest. The government is procuring 12' x 3.5" peeled untreated fence rails and 5" x 5.5" peeled and notched bucks (posts).

• Item 0001: 2,310 individual 12" x 3.5" peeled, untreated fence rails.

• Item 0002: 660 pairs of 5" x 5.5" peeled and notched posts (bucks).

• Item 0003: Delivery charges to haul and unload material in remote sites on the Malheur National Forest.

• Contract Type: Anticipated firm-fixed-price requirements contract.

• Period of Performance: Base Year: 05/31/2026 to 06/30/2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is required for all items.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to tawana.green@usda.gov by the due date and time.

• Offer Due Date: 05/15/2026 at 1600 CT.

• Offer Acceptance: Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, using a best value tradeoff process. Evaluation factors include:

  1. Technical Capability – Compliance with Material Requirements
  2. Delivery and Unloading Capability at Remote Forest Locations (carries the greatest weight)
  3. Price (evaluated for reasonableness)

• The solicitation is for commercial items.

• The acquisition is identified with NAICS code 321999 and a size standard of 500 employees.

• Specific set-aside information is not detailed in the provided pages, but the solicitation is for commercial items.

• Delivery is F.O.B. destination to four specific remote locations on the Malheur National Forest.

• Questions must be submitted via email to Tawana.Green@usda.gov no later than April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses and provisions by reference, including those related to commercial products and services, small business concerns, and labor standards.

• A notice regarding the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests is included, outlining the process for filing agency protests.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Gibb KV Aspen Fencing Material, specifically fence rails and notched posts, along with associated delivery charges. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, CSA Northwest, is issuing this request.

• Item 0001: 2,310 individual 12" x 3.5" peeled, untreated fence rails.

• Item 0002: 660 pairs 5" x 5.5" peeled and notched posts (bucks).

• Item 0003: Delivery charges to haul and unload material in remote sites on the Malheur National Forest.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price requirements contract.

• Period of Performance: May 31, 2026, to June 30, 2026 (Base Year).

• Delivery Locations: Multiple destinations, specifically four remote locations on the Malheur National Forest.

• Offer Submission: Offers must be submitted via email to tawana.green@usda.gov by May 15, 2026, at 1600 CT.

• Offer Validity: Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Questions Deadline: April 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, via email to Tawana.Green@usda.gov.

• Evaluation Method: Best value tradeoff process. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Capability – Compliance with Material Requirements
  2. Delivery and Unloading Capability at Remote Forest Locations (carries the greatest weight)
  3. Price (evaluated for reasonableness)

• The solicitation is for commercial items.

• Specific set-aside information is not detailed in the provided sections, but standard FAR clauses related to small business are included.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those related to terms and conditions, contractor responsibilities, and certifications.

• Specific clauses related to Buy American, Service Contract Labor Standards, and Personal Identity Verification are applicable.

• The document includes information on the USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating "Gibb Aspen KV Fencing Material Delivery Locations" within the Malheur National Forest, Pacific Northwest Zone. It serves to visually identify specific sites where fencing materials are to be delivered.

• Regional Map: Provides a broader geographical context, showing the location of the Malheur National Forest relative to major cities in the Pacific Northwest.
• Forest Map: Details the specific area within the Malheur National Forest, highlighting roads, geographical features, and the boundaries of the forest.
• Delivery Locations: Marked with green stars on the Forest Map, indicating precise points for material delivery.
• Map Legend: Explains the symbols used, including "Delivery Locations" and "Ownership" (differentiating between Forest Service and Non-FS Land).
• Date: The map is dated 1/15/2026.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the logistical requirements of the opportunity. It visually defines the exact locations for material delivery, which will inform transportation planning, cost estimation, and operational execution for any vendor involved in supplying or delivering fencing materials for the Gibb Aspen KV project.