A Request For Quotation (RFQ) for ISPM 15 Heat Treatment Certification and Kiln Inspections

The Department of the Army is soliciting services for ISPM 15 Heat Treatment Certification and Kiln Inspections through Request for Quotation W519TC26T3020, a commercial services procurement conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12. The contractor will be responsible for conducting monthly physical audits at two heat treatment facilities to certify that heat treated (HT) and kiln dried heat treated (KDHT) lumber complies with International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) standards for non-manufactured wood packing (NMWP). Services must meet regulatory requirements established by the European Union, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Service (APHIS), and the IPPC, with the objective of reducing the risk of introduction and spread of quarantine pests associated with wood packaging material. The Government will award without discussions to the lowest-priced offer that meets minimum technical capability requirements. Quotations must be submitted by February 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST via email to Jeremy.s.turner10.civ@army.mil and must include technical description of services, annual and monthly audit pricing for both locations across the base year and all four option years, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID.

This is a 100% Small Business set-aside utilizing NAICS code 562910 (Remediation Services) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract period consists of one base year from February 15, 2026 through February 14, 2027, with four optional renewal years extending through February 14, 2031, with annual funding provided each year. Services will be performed at two locations: Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky and Anniston Munitions Center in Anniston, Alabama, with audit services required once per month at each facility. Contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of offer submission and maintain registration through contract performance and final payment. Additional requirements include provision of a contract manager with full authority to coordinate performance, compliance with extensive facility regulations including employee identification badges, adherence to working hours of 6:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Thursday, and maintenance of specific insurance coverage including Workers' Compensation ($100,000), General Liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and Automobile Liability ($200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence).