This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the Malheur National Forest, seeking bids from small businesses to purchase cattle guards and components for disaster recovery in the Rail Ridge Fire Area. The procurement includes four complete cattle guard assemblies and three additional base assemblies, all required to meet HS-20 load ratings, be constructed of painted yellow metal, and not exceed a 3,000-pound lifting capacity. Bidders must provide a spec sheet for their equipment. Quotes are due by 4:30 PM PST on October 29, 2025, via email to andrea.pollock@usda.gov, with the subject line “1240BE26Q0004”. Evaluation will be based on price only. Contractors must be registered in SAM and include a price quote and representations/certifications in their submission.

This document is an amendment (001) to Solicitation Number 1240BE26Q0004 for the "Rail Ridge Fire Cattle Guards Replacement Purchase - Malheur National Forest." The amendment extends the quote due date to December 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM PT, and modifies the Schedule of Items and Description of Requirement, including the deletion of a cattleguard drawing attachment. The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items, set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 332312. It requires the purchase of 4 complete 14' x 8' cattleguard assemblies and 3 additional 14' x 8' cattleguard base assemblies, designed and stamped by a professional engineer, meeting HS-20 load ratings, constructed of painted yellow metal, and deliverable to the Malheur National Forest John Day Warehouse. Offerors must submit a price quote, contractor representations and certifications by email, and acknowledge all amendments. The award will be based on price only. Several FAR clauses related to ethical conduct, small business, labor standards, and supply chain security are incorporated.

Amendment 002 to Solicitation No. 1240BE26Q0004, effective November 26, 2025, modifies a contract for the Rail Ridge Fire Cattle Guards Replacement Purchase in Malheur National Forest. Issued by the USDA, Forest Service, this amendment specifically adds a delivery date of February 10, 2026, to the original solicitation, with no changes to the delivery address. The document emphasizes that while the solicitation is amended, the deadline for offer submissions is not extended. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to avoid rejection of their proposals. This modification falls under the authority of FAR 43.103(b) for administrative changes, and the contractor is required to sign and return the document. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.