Pallets Procurement

Amendment 01 to RFQ No. 1240BD26Q0045 for "PALLETS PROCUREMENT" by the USDA Forest Service addresses vendor questions and provides answers. The amendment clarifies that the maximum weight per pallet is 3,000 lbs and that pallets will be stacked and racked. It also states that heat-treated (HT) or kiln-dried (KD) white fir is the desired, though not required, wood species/lumber grade. This amendment serves to inform all interested competitors and ensures that all other terms and conditions of the original RFQ remain unchanged. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, acknowledging on each copy of the offer, or via separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection of the offer.

The USDA Forest Service is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. 1240BD26Q0045 for the procurement of custom, non-treated wood pallets for the Northern Rockies Area Incident Support Cache in Missoula, Montana. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 321920 with a 750-employee size standard. The solicitation requests quotations for various pallet dimensions and includes a line item for FOB Destination delivery. Award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order based on the lowest price, technically acceptable offer, considering price, delivery confirmation by June 30, 2026, and adherence to pallet dimensions and stenciling specifications. The document outlines applicable FAR and AGAR clauses, including new provisions regarding Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance and unenforceable supplier terms. Quotation packages must include a completed SF-1449, price schedule, and confirmations for delivery and technical specifications.