Carson NF Copy Machine Maintenance and Service
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (Cibola National Forest) is soliciting quotations for Bi-annual Copy Machine Maintenance and Service for eight machines located across various Ranger Districts in Northern New Mexico. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Quotations are due by April 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM MT.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the bi-annual inspection and servicing of eight copy machines at the following Carson National Forest office locations: Taos (Supervisor’s Office), Tres Piedras, El Rito, Questa, Canjilon, Penasco, and Jicarilla. Services include deep cleaning, component inspection, calibration, alignment, firmware updates, diagnostics, and part replacement, as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price requirements contract.
- Period of Performance: One (1) one-year base period (May 04, 2026 - May 03, 2027) and two (2) one-year option periods, for a total potential duration of three years.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 million.
- Award: The government intends to make one award. Mobilization and an optional item for part replacement in Option Year 2 are included as line items.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM MT.
- Quotations Due: April 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM MT.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to Ellena Silva at ellena.silva@usda.gov.
- Pricing: Offerors must submit pricing for all items and hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability first. Past performance will also be considered. Technical Acceptability will be rated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable." Price evaluation will cover the base and all option periods.
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be considered for award. The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agency Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses. Bidders must also adhere to the official wage determinations for New Mexico counties (including Taos, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, etc.) under the Service Contract Act, ensuring proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed specified rates. Invoices will be submitted via the Department of Treasury's IPP.