Fire Rings and Table Bases
ID: 1284LM26Q0002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 2Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

NAICS

Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel (331210)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES (5450)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/589cfd36b8334901a1bab714da0e5b6e/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is soliciting bids for the procurement of 52 fire rings and 50 picnic table bases for various recreation sites within the Bitterroot National Forest in Montana. The fire rings must meet specific design and material requirements, including adherence to the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines, and feature a high-temperature, heat-resistant black enamel finish, while the picnic table bases must be constructed from durable powder-coated steel. This procurement is crucial for enhancing outdoor recreational facilities, ensuring safety and accessibility for visitors. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by January 5, 2026, at 1700 MST, and can direct inquiries to Sarah Cotton at sarah.cotton@usda.gov.

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    COTTON, SARAH W
    sarah.cotton@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    This government solicitation (1284LM26Q0002) is for the procurement of 52 fire rings and 50 picnic table bases, including shipping, with delivery required by May 1, 2026. Vendors can bid on one or all items and must specify their desired award items. The award type is a Firm-Fixed Price Contract, with the possibility of multiple awards if it provides the best value to the Government. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, considering price, quality control plan, past performance, and technical drawings/specifications. Technical acceptability requires products to meet or exceed salient characteristics of specified brand-name items (Pilot Rock FS-30/18 and WPTS/6-UP), with adequate descriptive literature. Deliveries are to three locations in Montana during business days, with 48-hour prior notification. Key FAR and AGAR clauses are incorporated, including Buy American provisions. Questions are due by December 28, 2025.
    Attachment 2-Statement of Work.pdf
    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor for the GAOA MT Bitterroot project to acquire and deliver fire rings and picnic table bases for various recreation sites within the Bitterroot National Forest. The scope of work includes the acquisition of prefabricated fire rings and picnic table base frame kits, transportation to specified locations, and unloading of materials. Deliveries are required at three different locations: Stevensville, MT (19 fire rings, 25 picnic table bases), Darby, MT (25 picnic table bases), and West Fork Road Darby, MT (33 fire rings). The contractor is responsible for constructing these items to detailed specifications and ensuring timely delivery and unloading by the delivery driver. The government will not provide transportation, equipment, or materials. All deliveries must be completed by May 1, 2026.
    Attachment 3- Picnic Table Base Characteristics.pdf
    The Bitterroot National Forest is seeking bids for picnic table frames. The design specifies two end frames per unit, constructed from powder-coated dark brown steel. Each end frame must be a one-piece welded construction with top and seat supports made from 3”x6” rectangular steel tubing and connectors from 2.5” square steel tubing, both 1/4” or thicker. Frames require drilled holes for 3/8” diameter bolts. Crucially, the design must comply with Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (NT&DP 1523-2811-MTDC Oct. 2015) and withstand a ground snow load of 105.7 lb/ft sq or greater. Only the metal frames are to be supplied; no planks are included.
    Attachment 4- Fire Ring Characteristics updated on 15 December 2025.pdf
    The Bitterroot National Forest is seeking 52 fire rings, as detailed in a government file outlining specific design and characteristic requirements. These fire rings must adhere to the Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines (NT&DP 1523-2811-MTDC Oct. 2015) and feature a high-temperature, heat-resistant, nontoxic black enamel finish. Key specifications include a 30-34-inch overall diameter, 3/16-inch thick steel with a formed (not welded) 1-inch flanged lip, and ten 1-inch drain/draft/anchor holes. Each unit will include a 290-300 sq. inch cooking grate made of A-36 steel bars, with a hinged attachment and two substantially constructed spring grips. The fire rings are designed to be filled with aggregate to a height of 14-3/8 inches within a 24-inch overall height and will be supplied with three ½-inch diameter anchor pins for concrete embedment. This document serves as a detailed procurement specification for potential bidders.
    Attachment 4- Fire Ring Characteristics.pdf
    The Bitterroot National Forest requires 52 fire rings, adhering to Forest Service Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines. Each unit must be finished in black enamel, with a 30-34-inch diameter, made of 3/16-inch thick steel with a 1-inch formed flanged lip. Key features include 10 drain/draft/anchor holes and a 290-300 sq. inch cooking grate constructed from A-36 steel bars, attached via hinged eyelets with spring grips. The design specifies the fire ring be filled with aggregate to 14-3/8 inches from the bottom and supplied with three ½-inch diameter anchor pins for concrete embedment. This document outlines the specific design and material requirements for these fire rings, likely for a government procurement or RFP.
    Part 12 Combined Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (Notice ID: 1284LM26Q0002) for the procurement of Fire Rings and Table Bases, set aside exclusively for small business concerns. Offers are due by January 5, 2026, at 1700 MST. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov, with the applicable NAICS Code 331210 and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The place of performance is Darby and Stevensville, Montana. The document also details the USDA's Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP), offering both informal and formal avenues for resolving concerns regarding solicitations and contract awards as an alternative to external forums like the GAO. Attachments include Solicitation Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work, and characteristics for picnic table bases and fire rings. Contact information for Sarah Cotton at sarah.cotton@usda.gov is provided for inquiries.
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