Fire Rings and Table Bases

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting quotes for the procurement of fire rings and picnic table bases for the Bitterroot National Forest. The solicitation seeks 52 fire ring units and 50 picnic table base frames to be manufactured according to detailed Forest Service specifications, including compliance with Outdoor Recreation Accessibility Guidelines. Evaluation will be conducted using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, considering factors such as price, quality control plans, past performance, and technical specifications demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics. Contractors may offer on individual items or the complete package and must provide comprehensive documentation of their ability to meet all technical requirements. The deadline for submitting questions is December 28, 2025, at 1700 MST, with all quotes due January 5, 2026, at 1700 MST.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 331210 (Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. There is no previous incumbent contractor identified for this procurement. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price agreement with potential for multiple awards if deemed in the government's best interest. The procurement requires delivery of 19 fire rings and 25 picnic table bases to Stevensville, Montana, and 33 fire rings and 25 picnic table bases to Darby, Montana, with all deliveries required by May 1, 2026. The place of performance is Montana, USA, and contractors will be responsible for all transportation, unloading, and ancillary services at the delivery locations.