Lumber

This government Request for Quote (RFQ) N6426725Q4228 is for the procurement of specific lumber for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. The requirement is for two types of #1 Douglas Fir beams, both 8"x8" rectangular sections, S4S surfaced, and treated with Copper Azole Type C (CA-C) or equivalent. Item 0001 requires 420 beams of 12 ft length, while Item 0002 requires 290 beams of 8 ft length. Both items are Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and will be inspected and accepted by the Government at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division in Norco, CA. Delivery for both items is required 60 days after the date of contract award (ADC) to the Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airfield in Gila Bend, AZ, with FOB Destination. The document also outlines various contractual clauses, including those for file management, permits, tax exemption, packaging (ASTM-D-3951-18), marking, prohibited packing materials, contractor late delivery notification, and detailed instructions for electronic payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Important points of contact for contract administration are provided, and contractors are advised on hours of operation and holiday schedules for deliveries. Additional clauses cover topics such as unique item identification and valuation, and restrictions on foreign purchases.

This document addresses questions and answers related to Solicitation Amendment N6426725Q4228 – U0001 for lumber delivery to Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Airfield. Key clarifications include the exact delivery address (Gila Bend AZ 85337), acceptance of standard ALS (7-1/2" x 7-1/2") for lumber dimensions, and a preference for in-ground .31 CAC treatment. It confirms that the lumber will ship directly to Gila Bend, AZ, and will be inspected by a NSWC Corona representative on-site. The inspection is estimated to take 1.5 hours after unloading. The solicitation also requests 7-14 days advance notice for delivery to arrange for inspection and a forklift for unloading. All further questions must be submitted to Remy Oshiro by September 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM (PST), with questions submitted after September 12, 2025, 5:00 PM (PST) not being considered.

The N6426725Q4228 – U0001 Solicitation Amendment provides clarifications for a lumber procurement, specifically addressing questions related to the delivery and inspection process. The lumber, consisting of 8x8 S4S dimensions (standard ALS size acceptable), requires in-ground CAC treatment at a .31 contact level. The shipping address is GILA BEND AIR FORCE AUXILIARY AIRFIELD 324 FRONT STREET, GILA BEND AZ 85337. Inspection will occur on-site at Gila Bend, AZ, by a NSWC Corona representative after all three trucks of lumber are unloaded, lasting approximately 1.5 hours. The facility requires 7-14 days' advance notice of delivery to arrange for inspection and a forklift for unloading. Questions regarding the solicitation were due by September 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM (PST), with questions submitted after September 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PST) not considered.

This amendment, N6426725Q4228 0001, extends the solicitation deadline from September 10, 2025, to September 15, 2025, and updates Section C, Purchase Description, for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. The purpose is to procure #1 Douglas Fir wooden beams in two sizes: 8"x8"x12ft and 8"x8"x8ft, both Surfaced Four Sides (S4S) and treated with Copper Azole Type C (CA-C) or equivalent. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 13, for which the contractor must provide a 7-14 day advance notice for delivery and site inspection. The US Government is exempt from state and local sales tax.