Pallets Procurement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the procurement of custom, non-treated wood pallets for delivery to Missoula, MT. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The anticipated award is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. Quotations are due May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of custom wood pallets, which must be non-treated, four-way entry, solid wood, and nail construction. Specific dimensions and stenciling requirements are detailed in Attachment 1 – Pallet Dimensions & Stenciling, covering various sizes (e.g., 48"x46", 48"x40", 72"x30"). Delivery is required on or before June 30, 2026, to the USDA Forest Service, Northern Rockies Area Incident Support Cache (NRK) in Missoula, MT 59808. Early deliveries are encouraged.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ No 1240BD26Q0045)
- Anticipated Award: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100% set-aside)
- NAICS Code: 321920 (Wood Container & Pallet Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Offer Due Date: May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM Local Time
- Delivery Deadline: On or before June 30, 2026
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Missoula, MT 59808
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer. Required submission documents include a completed SF-1449 (Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, 30c), a Price Schedule, and confirmation of the proposed delivery date and pallet compliance. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, considering Price, Delivery Confirmation (ability to meet the 6/30/2026 deadline), and Pallet Dimensions & Stenciling Confirmation. The government reserves the right to make multiple awards.
Contact Information
- Contracting Officer: Brian A. Johnson
- Email: brian.johnson3@usda.gov
- Phone: (509) 423-2223