Helibase Operations Storage & Administrative Container

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks quotations for a Helibase Operations Storage & Administrative Container to be delivered to the Savannah River Forest Station in New Ellenton, South Carolina, with proposals due June 24, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside; the small business size standard is 600 employees under NAICS code 332439, Other Metal Container Manufacturing.

The required deliverable is one 40-foot High Cube shipping container modified to include a 20-foot climate-controlled office area and 20-foot secure storage section. Specifications include a 36-inch steel entrance door with deadbolt, one 36" × 48" window and two 4' × 6" windows, 40-foot electric package with 100-amp service panel and 50-amp generator inlet, 18,500 BTU air conditioning unit with heat, 2-pound spray foam insulation, interior framing with divider wall, smart siding wall panels, L-shaped desk, solar roof vent, and tan RAL1015 exterior paint. Period of performance runs July 1 through September 30, 2026, with delivery required no later than 12 weeks after award. Offerors must submit detailed technical explanations demonstrating ability to meet all specifications, identify any requirements they cannot accomplish, and provide pricing. F.O.B. destination is required.

Place of performance is Savannah River Forest Station, a restricted Department of Energy–operated site requiring badge requests submitted 1–2 weeks in advance. All personnel must pass background checks and complete mandatory security and safety training; felony convictions, positive drug screens, prior security clearance denials, or theft convictions result in denial of access. Delivery drivers must be U.S. citizens and cannot be parolees or convicted felons. Contractors must comply with Department of Energy and OSHA standards, maintain written Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analyses, provide specified personal protective equipment, and maintain workers' compensation and liability insurance ($100,000 bodily injury / $500,000 per occurrence minimum general liability).

Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Questions are due June 17, 2026. Pricing must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the proposal due date.