Wood/Pallet Recycling
ID: LCB-SS-25-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, INCIDENT PROCUREMENT LOGISTICSBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bb3eb7476ee74407bf59ad2b0b7739d5/view
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    Description

    The USDA Forest Service is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the collection and recycling of wood and pallets in the Bend/Redmond, Oregon area. This Sources Sought Notice (LCB-SS-25-0001) is aimed at both large and small businesses, encouraging them to provide information on their capabilities to perform the required work. The initiative is part of the USDA's efforts to promote sustainable practices and efficient waste management in the region. Interested parties must submit their responses, including business classification and contact details, via email to Lindsey Christian at lindsey.christian@usda.gov by May 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm MST. The Government will not assume any costs incurred by respondents, and this notice does not constitute a solicitation or create any contractual obligations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LINDSEY CHRISTIAN
    (406) 802-0825
    LINDSEY.CHRISTIAN@USDA.GOV
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    Pallet Recycling Sources Sought.docx
    The USDA Forest Service has issued a Sources Sought (SS) Notice (LCB-SS-25-0001) for market research related to the collection and recycling of wood and pallets in the Bend/Redmond, Oregon area. The purpose of this notice, due by May 30, 2025, at 3:00 pm MST, is to identify potential sources capable of performing this work, encouraging responses from both large and small businesses. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or create any obligation on the Government's part, nor will responses be evaluated for contract purposes. Interested parties must provide specific information, including their business classification, contact details, and relevant NAICS code in their responses, submitted via email to the specified contact. The document clarifies that the Government will not assume any costs incurred by respondents.
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