Malheur National Forest Rail Ridge Fire Cattle Guards Purchase
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Malheur National Forest is soliciting quotations for the purchase of cattleguards and components for Disaster Recovery in the Rail Ridge Fire Area, John Day, OR. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. Quotations are due May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for the supply and delivery of cattleguards and components to the Forest Service compound in John Day, OR. Installation will be performed by the Forest Service. The requirement includes:
- 4 complete cattleguard assemblies (14' x 8' deck, steel base, wings, hardware).
- 3 additional steel base assemblies for existing functional decks. All structural components must meet HS-20 load rating per AASHTO, be designed and stamped by a Professional Engineer, and constructed of "Traffic Yellow" painted metal. Specific dimensions include 14 ft perpendicular to road, 8 ft parallel, 4-5 inch rail gaps, and approximately 20-inch void space. Only "roll formed rail section" decks are accepted; concrete bases and cleanouts are not. No single component should exceed 3,000 lbs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Supply Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: May 15, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- Delivery Required: By June 30, 2026 (early deliveries accepted)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (all responsible sources)
- NAICS Code: 332312 (Miscellaneous Prefabricated Structures), Size Standard: 500 employees
- Questions Due: April 27, 2026, 4:30 PM Pacific Time
- Quotations Due: May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM PST
- Published: April 16, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a price quote and a spec sheet with an engineered drawing. Quotations will be evaluated based on price and technical acceptability, ensuring all salient characteristics are met. Price must include transportation. Failure to price all line items may lead to exclusion. Offers must be emailed to andrea.pollock@usda.gov with "1240BE26Q0051" in the subject line. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and hold prices firm for 90 days.
Additional Notes
Attachment 1 provides definitions and specifications.