Refrigeration Trailer Rentals
ID: 1282B125Q0013Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC IMWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

NAICS

Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing (532120)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (W041)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/001a08467bef4523bff391c83cd5f07a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is soliciting proposals for the rental of refrigerated trailers intended for the storage of tree saplings. The procurement aims to secure three units of refrigeration trailers, with the contract being set aside exclusively for small businesses, as indicated by the Total Small Business Set-Aside designation. These trailers are crucial for maintaining the viability of tree saplings during transportation and storage, ensuring that they remain in optimal condition for planting. Interested vendors should reach out to Steven Dahlgren at steven.dahlgren@usda.gov for further details, and they must submit their proposals in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) document.

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    Steven Dahlgren
    steven.dahlgren@usda.gov
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    1282B125Q0013.pdf
    The document outlines a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the rental of refrigerated trailers specifically for the storage of tree saplings. The solicitation emphasizes that only one contract will be awarded and requires contractors to provide pricing for necessary items, for which a total quantity of three units is specified. It distinguishes between mandatory and optional items, indicating that optional tasks do not have to be undertaken unless exercised by the government. The vendor is expected to fill in their details, including name and Universal Entity Identifier (UEI), while the pricing structure includes unit prices and total costs. This RFP exemplifies the federal procurement process, which aims to secure necessary supplies and services while ensuring transparency and competition among vendors.
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