White Mountain National Forest - Wood Pellets
ID: 12444325Q0071Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEWHITE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FORESTCAMPTON, NH, 03223, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing (321999)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (9999)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c2e2bb21ac8e48ecaea49aefc2cfb12e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is soliciting bids for the delivery of premium grade hardwood pellets to the White Mountain National Forest Administration Complex in Campton, New Hampshire. The procurement requires the bulk delivery of 110 tons of wood pellets annually, with orders placed as needed and a minimum delivery of 15 tons per order, all to be completed within seven days of order receipt. These pellets are essential for heating purposes and must meet specific Pellet Fuels Institute Premium Grade Standards regarding bulk density, diameter, length, fines, chlorides, ash content, and moisture content. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including technical and price components, by September 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM EDT via email to Joseph Foster at joseph.foster@usda.gov, with the contract awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joseph Foster
    joseph.foster@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items.xlsx
    This government file outlines a Schedule of Items for the procurement of WMF: FHQ Wood Pellets, detailing a base year (FY 2025) and three option years (FY 2026, FY 2027, and FY 2028) for Wood Pellet Delivery. Each year specifies a quantity of 110 tons, indicating a consistent annual requirement. The document includes sections for vendor information, unit prices, and total prices, which are currently listed as $0.00. This structure is typical for federal and state/local RFPs, serving as a template for vendors to submit their bids for the supply of wood pellets over a multi-year period.
    Attachment 2 - Statement of Work FHQ Pellets FY25.pdf
    The Forest Service (FS) is seeking bids for the bulk delivery of premium grade hardwood pellets to the White Mountain National Forest Administration Complex in Campton, NH. The contract will be for a base year with three optional years, with an estimated annual requirement of 110 tons. Deliveries must be a minimum of 15 tons per order and completed within seven days. Payment will be based on the actual amount delivered. Pellets must meet Pellet Fuels Institute Premium Grade Standards, with specific requirements for bulk density, diameter, length, fines, chlorides, ash content, and moisture content. A site visit can be arranged by contacting Jessica Hill.
    Attachment 3 - NRE Commercial Supplies Combined SS RFP or RFQ 12444325Q0071.docx
    The White Mountain National Forest issued Solicitation Number 12444325Q0071, a Request for Quotation (RFQ), for the supply and delivery of FHQ Wood Pellets for heating. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 321999 with a 500 employee size standard. The solicitation includes a base year (10/31/2025 – 6/1/2026) and three option years, with 110 tons of wood pellets required annually. Offers, which must include a technical proposal, price proposal, and representations and certifications, are due by September 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM ED via email to joseph.foster@usda.gov. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror, with options evaluated by adding their total price to the base. Offerors must have an active SAM registration and complete specific FAR provisions regarding telecommunications equipment and services. Various FAR clauses are incorporated, addressing topics like contractor employee whistleblower rights, reporting executive compensation, prohibition on ByteDance applications, sustainable products and services, and restrictions on foreign purchases.
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