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

Quick Summary

The United States Forest Service (USFS), Eldorado National Forest (ENF) - Placerville Nursery, is soliciting quotations for the purchase of 10,000 waxed fiberboard boxes. These boxes are essential for safely transporting conifer seedlings for reforestation efforts across California, Nevada, and Idaho. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by January 29, 2026, at 1500 PT.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the supply of 10,000 waxed fiberboard boxes with specific dimensions and material properties.

• 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 Location: Placerville Nursery, 2375 Fruitridge Road, Camino, CA 95709.
• Delivery Timeline: Within 45 calendar days from the date of award; early deliveries are preferred.

Contract Details

• Solicitation Number: 127EAS26Q0010 (Request for Quotation - RFQ).
• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order for commercial items.
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
• NAICS Code: 322211, Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,250 employees).
• PSC: 8115, Boxes, Cartons and Crates.
• Anticipated Award Date: January 30, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

• Offer Due Date: January 29, 2026, no later than 1500 PT.
• Submission Method: Email to Klenise Wallace (klenise.wallace@usda.gov). Submissions must include the solicitation number and contractor's name in the email subject. Up to 7 attachments are allowed, with a maximum of 20 MB per email.
• Required Documents: SF 1449, completed Schedule of Items (SOI) with pricing for 10,000 boxes and shipping fees, Past Performance Questionnaire, and Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3).
• 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. 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. Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.

Key Dates & Contact

• Questions Cutoff: January 28, 2026, no later than 1200 PT.
• Questions Submission: Email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and bradley.king@usda.gov. All inquiries must include the solicitation number in the email subject.
• Primary Contact: Klenise Wallace, klenise.wallace@usda.gov.
• Notes: Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and an established IPP account. No site visit will be offered.