FUEL STICK DOWELS, 2025, IDIQ CONTRACT
ID: 140L3725Q0096Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTERBOISE, ID, 83705, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing (321999)

PSC

METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6660)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking proposals for a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the supply of Pine Dowels, which are essential components used in Fuel Moisture/Fuel Temperature (FM/FT) sensors at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. The contract will cover a base period from August 15, 2025, to August 14, 2026, with the possibility of two optional renewal periods, and the estimated requirement is between 1,000 and 1,500 dowels annually, adhering to specific material and durability criteria for various environmental conditions. This procurement is crucial for the BLM's efforts to effectively monitor fire conditions through reliable sensor equipment, ensuring safety and preparedness in fire management. Interested vendors must ensure active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and direct inquiries to Contract Specialist Miranda Schindel by July 29, 2025, to comply with the submission requirements outlined in the RFP.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Schindel, Miranda
    (208) 387-5431
    (208) 387-5574
    mjschindel@blm.gov
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to establish a firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Pine Dowels used in Fuel Moisture/Fuel Temperature (FM/FT) sensors at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. The contract spans a base period from August 15, 2025, to August 14, 2026, with two optional renewal periods. The estimated requirement is between 1,000 and 1,500 dowels annually. Key specifications for the dowels include materials, dimensions, and durability criteria for varying environmental conditions. The proposals must meet submission requirements outlined in the RFP, and inquiries should be directed to Contract Specialist Miranda Schindel by July 29, 2025. Furthermore, vendors need to ensure active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are bound by various federal clauses relating to contract terms and conditions for commercial items. This effort reflects the BLM's commitment to maintaining effective monitoring of fire conditions through reliable sensor equipment.
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