C04.1240LP27Q0009-Metal Enclosures.pdf
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for custom metal enclosures issued by the U.S. Forest Service (USDA-FS CSA Intermountain 4) under Solicitation Number 1240LP27Q0009.
The Government seeks procurement of 45 custom outdoor-rated metal enclosures designed to house Laurel Electronics wall-mounted displays (Model M66-M232-MT2-MRDLV). The enclosures must be 14-gauge carbon steel, painted polar white inside and out, with exterior dimensions of 14 inches (H) × 36 inches (L) × 12 inches (D), sized to accommodate displays measuring 11″H × 33″L × 4″D. Key requirements include NEMA Type 4 environmental rating, full weather sealing, welded metal mounting feet with two exterior 5/16″ mounting holes each (spaced 34 inches center-to-center), a removable front cover secured by clamps or latches that converts to a sunshade awning via six raised studs and nuts, and a removable interior mounting panel affixed to the rear wall. The contract includes three line items: 45 metal enclosures (each), 45 internal panels (each), and shipping (lump sum), with a firm fixed-price award anticipated. The period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Delivery is required within 10 weeks of award notification, FOB Destination to NFS Field Services and Innovation Center, 444 East Bonita Avenue, San Dimas, CA 91773.
Quotations are due November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time (local time specified as 1700 MT). The offer must remain firm for 90 calendar days. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance. Offerors must meet two qualification requirements: (1) demonstrated successful manufacturing and delivery of custom metal enclosures, electrical enclosures, wireway trough boxes, NEMA-rated cabinets, or similar fabricated steel products within the past five years, supported by descriptions of at least two completed projects with customer names, project descriptions, completion dates, and available photographs or drawings; and (2) possession of equipment, facilities, and personnel for fabrication, welding, finishing, assembly, and inspection, documented through brief descriptions of manufacturing capabilities, welding and metal fabrication processes, painting/coating capabilities, and manufacturing locations. Technical evaluation requires submission of detailed fabrication drawings with dimensions, material specifications, NEMA Type 4 compliance documentation, drawings of the cover retention/sunshade mechanism, drawings of mounting feet and hole spacing, drawings of the removable interior mounting panel, quality assurance process descriptions, and photographs and descriptions of at least two similar projects completed within the past five years. This is a 100% unrestricted acquisition with a small business size standard of 500 employees (NAICS 332322). Questions must be submitted via email to curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
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SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED
CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
OFFEROR
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OGDEN UT 84401-2310
324 25TH ST
USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4
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REQUEST FOR
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10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE
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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
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NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY
CLASSIFICATION STANDARD
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SMALL BUSINESS
11/20/2026 1700 MT
11/10/2026
CURTIS LANDRETH
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SAN DIMAS CA 91773-3101
444 E BONITA AVENUE
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USDA FOREST SERVICE
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NFS Field Services and Innovation Center National Technology and Development Program
Metal Enclosures
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INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER
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30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL
SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3
AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)
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Period of Performance: 12/01/2026 to 02/28/2027
0001 Metal Enclosure 45 EA
0002 Internal Panels 45 EA
0003 Shipping.
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Metal Enclosure
1240LP27Q0009
Statement of Requirement Enclosure Procurement for Laurel Electronics Displays
1. Scope The U.S. Forest Service requires the procurement of 45 custom outdoor-rated enclosures designed to house Laurel Electronics wall-mounted display model M66-M232-MT2-MRDLV. These displays feature six-inch-tall characters, a six-character digital display space, and measure 11 inches
(H) × 33 inches (L) × 4 inches (D). The enclosures will protect the displays and associated wiring from weather, environmental exposure, and physical damage while providing structural support for mounting and sun-shade functionality.
2. Enclosure Description and Functional Requirements The enclosure shall resemble an industrial wireway trough box (also referred to as a wiring gutter trough box). It must include a removable cover on the front display side, a rear mounting back wall, and an interior removable panel for mounting the display.
The enclosure shall meet the following functional and physical requirements:
2.1 Dimensions
• Exterior dimensions: 14 inches (H) × 36 inches (L) × 12 inches (D).
• Interior shall accommodate the Laurel Electronics display measuring 11″H × 33″L × 4″D.
2.2 Construction Requirements
• Material: 14-gauge carbon steel, painted polar white inside and out.
• Environmental rating: NEMA Type 4.
• The enclosure must be fully sealed to prevent weather and water intrusion.
2.3 Mounting Requirements
• Two metal mounting feet shall be welded to the back of the enclosure.
• Each foot shall provide two exterior 5/16″ mounting holes (total of four).
• Mounting holes shall be spaced 34 inches center-to-center, positioned above and below the enclosure.
2.4 Cover Requirements
• The front cover shall be removable and secured using clamps or latches.
• When removed, the cover must be capable of being stowed and fastened securely on top of the enclosure to serve as a sunshade awning.
• If using the stud-and-collar retention design shown in the provided image, the enclosure top panel will include:
o Six raised studs arranged in three rows of two.
o Collars spaced 1.75 inches above the top surface.
o Nuts for securing the cover in the shade position.
• The mounted shade cover shall overhang the front opening and sit no closer than 0.25 inches from the rear mounting feet.
2.5 Interior Mounting Requirements
• The enclosure shall include a removable interior mounting panel, affixed to the rear wall, sized and drilled appropriately to mount the M66-M232-MT2-MRDLV display.
3. Cover Retention / Sunshade Function The enclosure and cover must include mechanical features allowing the cover to be transferred from its closed/sealed position to a raised “shade” position. When used as a shade:
• The cover will be elevated and secured using the six raised studs and nuts (or equivalent hardware).
• The raised cover must provide sun protection for the display characters and remain stable under outdoor conditions.
4. Compliance Requirements
All construction, materials, and features must meet or exceed these reference specifications.
Schedule of Items -
CLIN Description Estimated Quantity
Unit of Issue
Unit Cost Total
0001 Metal Enclosures 45 EA 0002 Internal Panels 45 EA 0003 Shipping 1 LS
TOTAL
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.
Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.
As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52
52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4
52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements
(Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)
☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52
52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91
52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)
The following clauses are applicable if checked:
☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) ☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018)
Other Applicable Clauses
52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)
AGAR Clauses This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf.
AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)
AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)
AGAR 452.236-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Sep 2026)
Solicitation Information
Award Type
It is anticipated that a Firm fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation.
The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf
Evaluation and Basis for Award
The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.
Technical Approach:
The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the offeror to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:
1. Detailed fabrication drawings with dimensions.
2. Material specifications.
3. NEMA Type 4 compliance documentation or certification methodology.
4. Drawings of the cover retention/sunshade mechanism.
5. Drawings of mounting feet and hole spacing.
6. Drawings of the removable interior mounting panel.
7. Description of quality assurance processes.
8. Photos and descriptions of at least two similar enclosure projects completed within the past five years.
Price:
The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items on page 4 of this Request for Quote. Failure to propose pricing for all individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.
Past Performance:
The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:
• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.
• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.
• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.
Evaluation Method:
Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Capability. Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of “acceptable” or “unacceptable”. Technical Acceptability will be evaluated on the ability of the offeror to provide new manufactured commercial item. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.
Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.
(End of provision)
Delivery Information
F.o.b. destination, is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.
All offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified AND estimated shipping costs are included.
The USDA requires delivery of all items within 10 weeks of the receipt of award. Early deliveries will be accepted.
Shipping Instructions:
Items shall be shipped to the following address:
NFS Field Services and Innovation Center National Technology and Development 444 East Bonita Avenue San Dimas, CA 91773
Qualification Requirements- Offerors, or the product or service, ARE required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.
Qualification Requirement 1 – Relevant Manufacturing Experience
The Offeror shall have successfully manufactured and delivered custom metal enclosures, electrical enclosures, wireway trough boxes, NEMA-rated cabinets, or substantially similar fabricated steel products within the past five (5) years.
Required Submission:
• Description of at least two (2) completed projects of similar size, complexity, or function.
• Customer name and project description.
• Completion date.
• Photographs, drawings, or product literature, if available.
Pass Standard: The Government determines the Offeror has demonstrated successful experience manufacturing similar custom-fabricated enclosure products.
Qualification Requirement 2 – Fabrication Capability
The Offeror shall possess the equipment, facilities, and personnel necessary to fabricate, weld, finish, assemble, and inspect the required enclosures.
Required Submission:
• Brief description of manufacturing capabilities.
• Description of welding and metal fabrication processes.
• Description of painting/coating capabilities.
• Identification of manufacturing location(s).
Pass Standard: The Government determines the Offeror possesses the facilities and capabilities required to manufacture the specified enclosures.
52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52
52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)
FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:
Period for acceptance of offers.
The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov and are due no later than November 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 mailto:curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov
52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025)
52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025)
52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)
The following provisions are applicable if checked:
☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb
2021) ☒ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022)
Other Applicable FAR Provisions
52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018)
AGAR Provisions This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf.
https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf
NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.
Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution
Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue.
Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.
Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.
Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance.
Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.
USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.
Tier 2: Agency Protest If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest.
The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the USDA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.
Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3).
Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.
Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.
Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.
mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov
Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.
Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.
Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.
Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.
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