White Mountain National Forest - Wood Pellets
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12444325Q0071
- Agency
-
Region 9 - Eastern Region
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
- PSC
- 9999 Miscellaneous Items
- Place of performance
- Campton, New Hampshire 03223, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Forest Service's Eastern Region (Region 9) is soliciting bids for the delivery of premium grade hardwood pellets to the White Mountain National Forest Administration Complex in Campton, New Hampshire. All pellets must meet Pellet Fuels Institute Premium Grade Standards with specifications including bulk density of 40-46 lbs/cubic foot, diameter of 0.25" x 0.285", and length not exceeding 1.5" with no more than 1% fines. The contract encompasses one base year plus three optional years, with an estimated annual requirement of 110 tons to be delivered in bulk via truck to a 30-ton capacity silo. Bidders must be capable of fulfilling minimum orders of 15 tons with delivery completion within 7 days of order receipt. The solicitation was posted on November 24, 2025, with bids due by December 8, 2025.
No set-aside designations apply to this solicitation. The contract is structured for bulk delivery with payment based on actual tonnage delivered; the estimated annual volume of 110 tons across the four-year contract term provides context for potential award values, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation notice. The place of performance is located at 71 White Mountain Drive, Campton, New Hampshire 03223, where prospective bidders may visit the site by contacting Jessica Hill at the Forest Supervisor's Office (603-536-6147) for directional information. Interested vendors should review the attached Statement of Work, Schedule of Items, and Commercial Supplies Combined specifications documents for complete requirements and evaluation criteria prior to submitting their proposals.
Notice text
C-1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
C1-a) Introduction – The Forest Service (FS) is soliciting bids for the delivery of premium grade hardwood
pellets to the White Mountain National Forest Administration Complex located at 71 White Mountain Drive,
Campton, NH 03223.
C1-b) Description of Work – Delivery is bulk and requires the pellets to be pumped or augured into the 30 ton
capacity silo from the truck. Orders will be placed when needed throughout the season and shall be for a
minimum of 15 tons per order. Delivery shall be completed within 7 days after the receipt of the order. Since
loads are based on bulk truck delivery payment will be made based on actual amount delivered. Contract will
be for 1 base year and 3 optional years. It is estimated that 110 tons of pellets will be required for each
heating season.
C1-c) Project Location – White Mountain National Forest Administration Complex is located at 71 White
Mountain Drive, Campton, NH 03223.
C1-d) Period of Performance – Contract will be for 1 base year and 3 optional years.
Prospective bidders wishing to visit the site on their own may obtain directional information by contacting
Jessica Hill at the Forest Supervisor's Office, White Mountain National Forest, Campton, New Hampshire,
603-536-6147.
Specifications:
All pellets shall meet Pellet Fuels Institute Premium Grade Standards.
Bulk Density: Consistent hardness and energy content, minimum of 40 lbs to 46 lbs/cubic foot.
Diameter: Length (1.5” maximum) and diameter (.25” x .285”) to assure predictable fuel amounts and
to prevent jams in the fuel auguring system.
Length: The bulk delivery shall not have more than 1% pellets larger than 1.5”.
Fines: <0.50% fines
Chlorides: Limited salt content, no more than 300 PPM to avoid the potential of causing equipment to
rust.
Ash Content: Inorganic ash content shall not exceed 1%.
Moisture Content: Moisture content shall not exceed 8%.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2 - Statement of Work FHQ Pellets FY25.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - NRE Commercial Supplies Combined SS RFP or RFQ 12444325Q0071.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 - Schedule of Items.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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