Solicitation Notice - Request for Quote - NFES 0881 Structure Protection Wrap

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking to procure 570 rolls of NFES 0881 Structure Protection Wrap, a specialized aluminum foil and fiberglass cloth thermal barrier designed to protect structures from wildland fire flames. The solicitation, numbered 1202SC25Q2705, requires vendors to submit electronic quotes by May 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time, with all questions due by May 14, 2025, to Matthew Cox at matthew.cox2@usda.gov. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability, past performance, and price, with pricing being the most significant factor in determining the most advantageous offer. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit invoices through the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and requires vendors to provide technical descriptions and representations and certifications.

This contract opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, with a NAICS code of 332999 and a size standard of 750 employees. The structure protection wraps will be delivered FOB Destination to the Northern Rockies Area Incident Support Cache in Missoula, Montana, with a performance period from May 30, 2025, to August 29, 2025. The rolls must meet specific technical requirements, including dimensions of 54"-60" wide and 270'-300' long, with a basis weight of 36 lbs/1000 ft2 and 0.0065 inches thickness. Packaging specifications mandate 30 rolls per pallet, using specific cradle and banding techniques. No bonding is required for this procurement, and the government will utilize CPARS data to assess contractors' past performance in determining the most suitable vendor for the contract.