ENF Placerville Nursery CON-FY26 Wax Box (Supply) Purchase

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 127EAS26Q0010 modifies the terms and conditions related to the "ENF Placerville Nursery CON-FY26 Wax Box (Supply) Purchase" opportunity.

Key changes include:

• Delivery Information: An expedited delivery requirement has been inserted. Offers may be given preference if they meet this expedited delivery at a reasonable cost.

• Contract Clauses: Clause 52.212-5 has been corrected.

• Attachments: Schedule Notes have been revised to include optional item 1001 (expedited shipping option) and note 5. Attachments A5 (Photos Wax Boxes) and A6 (Drawings_Wax Boxes) have been added.

• Terms (Delivery Information, Contract Clauses)

• Schedule Notes

• Attachments (A5, A6 added)

Offerors are required to acknowledge these changes by completing SF 30, blocks 8 and 15A-C. Any additional cost breakdown and confirmation that expedited delivery will not delay remaining quantity should be provided. The original offer due date remains unchanged unless otherwise specified. The government requests pricing and feasibility for expedited delivery of 2,000 boxes by February 6, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet for Solicitation No. 127EAS26Q0010, related to the "ENF Placerville Nursery CON-FY26 Wax Box (Supply) Purchase" project. It details the items, quantities, and pricing required for the procurement.

• Item 0001: Fiberboard Wax Boxes – Single Wall (10,000 units). Specifications include dimensions (21” x 12” x 12”), wax coating (inside and outside), full overlapping bottom flaps, 200 lb burst test, handle cutouts, waterproof adhesive, and brown color.
• Item 0002: Shipping Fees (Lump Sum, 1 unit) to Placerville Nursery, 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709.
• Item 1001: Expedited Delivery Option. Pricing and feasibility are requested for an additional 2,000 boxes (out of the base 10,000) to be delivered no later than February 6, 2026.
• Notes: Offerors must fill in the unit price only. Responses without prices for each item may be rejected (except for shipping fees). F.o.b. Destination is preferred. Offerors must indicate expedited delivery possibility, associated costs, and confirmation that it won't impact the original delivery timeline.

This sheet is critical for bidders to understand the specific product requirements, quantities, and pricing structure for the wax boxes. It outlines the base requirement and an optional expedited delivery scenario, requiring bidders to provide detailed pricing and feasibility information. Bidders must adhere to the specified format and notes for their submission to be considered.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains photographs of wax boxes used at the Eldorado National Forest (ENF) Placerville Nursery. It appears to be an attachment to an opportunity record, likely for informational purposes regarding potential packaging or material requirements.

• The photos display various views of the wax boxes, including the bottom, sides, and flattened/stacked configurations.
• Some images show labels or markings on the boxes, such as "Cal Forest Nursery" and "MiTree Seedlings."
• One label indicates "7287 Styro 1-Yr 035-526.50-60 200 100 06949-256C 03."
• The photos were last taken on 01/27/2026.

Bidders should review these images to understand the type of packaging previously used or potentially required for this opportunity. This information may be relevant for proposals related to nursery supplies, packaging, or logistics.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a design specification for a "30 Seedling Box" for the customer "Cal Forest Nurseries". It details the dimensions, materials, and construction of the box.

• Dimensions: The box has a length of 21 inches, width of 12 inches, and height of 11 7/8 inches. Specific panel dimensions and overall sheet size are provided.
• Materials: Specifies liner as 72H / 41 WPA / 72H, with a "Transline" and "Wetlok" finish.
• Construction: Details include "Outside glue", "Wetlok scores", and "Stock hand holes".
• Design Information: Includes customer identification, date (10/7/2019), and design number (19105343).

This document provides critical specifications for potential bidders to understand the exact requirements for manufacturing or supplying seedling boxes. It outlines the precise dimensions, material properties, and finishing details necessary for accurate quoting and production.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet (Schedule of Items) for Solicitation No. 127EAS26Q0010, "ENF Placerville Nursery CON-FY26 Wax Box (Supply) Purchase". It details the supplies and services required for the contract.

• Item 0001: Fiberboard Wax Boxes – Single Wall. Specifications include outside dimensions (21” x 12” x 12”), wax coating (inside and outside), full overlapping bottom flaps, 200 lb burst test, handle cutouts on the 12” side, glued with waterproof adhesive, and brown color. The quantity required is 10,000 units.
• Item 0002: Shipping Fees (Other than F.o.b Destination Only) to Placerville Nursery, 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709. This is a lump sum item.
• Instructions: Offerors must fill in the UNIT price ONLY for Item 0001. The spreadsheet will auto-populate the total price. Responses for quantities less than listed may be rejected, except for shipping fees. Responses without prices for each item may be rejected, except for item 0002.
• F.O.B. Point: F.o.b. Destination is preferred. Offerors using any other F.O.B. point must input applicable shipping fees.

This sheet requires bidders to provide unit pricing for the specified wax boxes and any applicable shipping fees. Bidders must adhere to the specified format and notes regarding pricing and submission. The total price submitted will be based on the unit price for Item 0001 and the lump sum for Item 0002.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the purchase of 10,000 waxed fiberboard boxes for the Eldorado National Forest (ENF) Placerville Nursery. These boxes will be used to safely transport conifer seedlings to various reforestation project locations across California, Nevada, and Idaho.

• Item: 10,000 waxed fiberboard boxes.

• Dimensions: 21" x 12" x 12" outside dimensions with handle cutouts.

• Material: Single wall, wax coated (inside and outside), 200 lb burst test, glued with waterproof adhesive.

• Color: Brown.

• Delivery: 30 days after award.

• Contract Type: Commercial Items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery within 45 calendar days from the date of award. Early deliveries are preferred.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Offer Due Date: January 29, 2026, 1500 PT.

• Submission Method: Email to Klenise Wallace (klenise.wallace@usda.gov) with up to 7 attachments (Word, PDF, Excel, JPG). Large attachments may take longer to deliver and should not exceed 20 MB per email.

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Price
  2. Past Performance
  3. Lead Time (shorter lead times preferred)
  4. Technical Compliance (must meet all specifications)

• Basis for Award: Best value to the Government, considering price, lead time, and technical compliance. The government may select a quotation that is not the lowest priced if it offers a significantly shorter lead time and meets all technical requirements.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 322211 (Corrugated and Paperboard Container Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 1,250 employees.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Contractors must have an established IPP account prior to commencement of work.

• Questions are due by January 28, 2026, 1200 PT, via email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and katherine.sparks@usda.gov.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Questionnaire" required by the USDA Forest Service. It is used to gather information about a contractor's past performance on previous projects. Bidders will likely need to complete this form and provide it to references who can attest to their performance.

• Contractor Name, Address, and Telephone Number
• Business Type (Company, Corporation, Co-partnership, Individual, Non-profit Organization)
• Years of experience as a prime contractor and/or sub-contractor
• A table to list completed projects within the last three to five years, including contract amount, type of project, date completed, and contact information for the project owner/contact.
• Questions regarding failure to complete awarded work.
• Remarks section for additional details.
• Certification statement and fields for the certifying official's name, title, signature, and date.

This questionnaire is crucial for bidders to demonstrate their past performance capabilities. It requires them to identify relevant past projects and provide contact information for references who can validate their performance. The information collected will likely be used by the government to evaluate the bidder's suitability for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is FAR 52.212-3, "Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services." It requires offerors to provide specific representations and certifications regarding their business status, financial resources, performance history, and compliance with various regulations. Bidders must either confirm their representations are current and accurate in SAM.gov or complete the detailed sections within this document.

• Contractor Responsibility Certification: Assesses financial resources, ability to meet delivery schedules, and satisfactory performance and ethics records.
• Offeror Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3): Requires selection between using SAM.gov for representations or completing the provision directly. Includes detailed sections on business size standards (small business, veteran-owned, SDVOSB, small disadvantaged, WOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZone), Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreements Act compliance, Executive Order 11246 (Equal Opportunity), certifications regarding lobbying, child labor, and responsibility matters (debarment, suspension, tax liability).
• Specific Clauses: Addresses Buy American, Trade Agreements, Service Contract Labor Standards, Taxpayer Identification Number, restricted business operations in Sudan, inverted domestic corporations, Iran sanctions, and telecommunications equipment.

This document is critical for bidders to complete accurately. It directly impacts eligibility for certain contract types, set-asides, and overall responsibility. Failure to provide correct representations and certifications may result in disqualification. Bidders must carefully review each section and provide the required information or confirm its accuracy in SAM.gov by the proposal submission deadline.