Purchase and Delivery of Tree Shade Cards with mounting hardware

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking to procure 117,570 tree shade cards with mounting hardware for the Medicine Bow National Forest through a competitive solicitation. The shade cards must meet specific technical requirements, including dimensions of 12-16 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide, constructed from greenhouse-quality plastic capable of blocking at least 65% of sunlight and withstanding rain for a minimum of one year. The procurement will utilize a best value evaluation approach, considering both technical capability and pricing, with offerors required to submit a comprehensive technical proposal, price proposal, and representations and certifications. Responses must be submitted electronically by April 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with a final submission deadline of April 4, 2025. The solicitation follows a competitive request for quotes (RFQ) process for commercial items, with a single award anticipated as a firm-fixed price supply contract.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for small businesses and will be executed under NAICS category 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry. Delivery of the tree shade cards is scheduled between April 15 and May 23, 2025, with the final delivery date subject to approval by the contracting officer. The place of performance is located at 152 Platte River Access Road in Laramie, Wyoming, with the government providing a forklift or skid steer for unloading supplies at the destination. Delivery terms are designated as FOB: Destination, and vendors should note that the procurement is specifically for 117,570 units of tree shade cards with accompanying mounting hardware. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the solicitation represents a targeted procurement to support forestry infrastructure and equipment needs for the Medicine Bow National Forest.