Sawtooth National Forest Travel Trailer EN 3437

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the purchase and delivery of one (1) bumper-pull travel trailer (EN 3437) for the Sawtooth National Forest Fleet. The trailer will be used as temporary living quarters for field-going personnel and must be capable of towing on various road surfaces, including rough and rocky terrain, in all weather conditions, requiring maximum ground clearance.

• One (1) Travel trailer EN 3437, meeting specifications detailed in Attachment 2 (Scope of Work and Technical Specifications).

• Delivery to Sawtooth National Forest Fleet, Attn: Cody Wilber, 370 American Ave, Jerome, Idaho 83338.

• Trailer must be capable of towing on highway and rough/rocky road surfaces in all weather conditions.

• Maximum ground clearance is required.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm-Fixed Priced.

• One award is anticipated.

• Delivery required no later than August 31, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Price, Technical Acceptability/Approach, and Past Performance.

• Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis. Offerors must demonstrate compliance with all specifications. Technical documentation is required.

• Past performance will be evaluated and assigned one of three ratings: Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.

• The Government will first evaluate the lowest-priced quotation. If rated Technically Acceptable with Acceptable or Neutral past performance, it will be selected. Otherwise, the process continues with the next lowest-priced quotation.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

• Offer due date: May 26, 2026, 1500MST.

• Questions due: May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM MST. Submit questions via email to adam.koepke@usda.gov.

• Offerors must have an active SAM registration to be awarded the contract.

• Offerors, or the product/service, are not required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award.

• Delivery costs must be included in the overall pricing quote.

• F.o.b. destination is requested. Offers will be considered F.o.b. Destination unless F.o.b. origin is specified and estimated shipping costs are included.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions. Key clauses include those related to commercial products/services, contractor employee rights, prohibitions, small business concerns, labor standards, and DEI compliance.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To furnish and deliver new bumper-pull travel trailers for use as temporary living quarters for field personnel at remote work sites on the Sawtooth National Forest. The trailers must be suitable for towing in various conditions, including rough and rocky road surfaces.

• Provide current production year, new bumper-pull travel trailers.

• Trailers must be fully equipped for efficient operation.

• Delivery is required 120 days after award.

• Size: Maximum length 29 ft, maximum width 8 ft, minimum interior height 6 ft 6 in.

• Floor Plan: Sleeps 3, deluxe mattresses, one slide-out, walk-around queen bed, dual entry.

• Kitchen: Microwave, stainless-steel sink, 3-burner LPG range with oven, range hood with light and 12V fan, 10 cu ft 12V refrigerator.

• Bathroom: Marine toilet, lavatory, medicine cabinet, fiberglass tub/shower or walk-in shower (min 27"x36"), vent with electric fan, individual shut-off valves.

• Chassis: Receiver-hitch, 2-5/16" ball, tandem straight axles (E-Z lube, 2 axles), under-axle springs, mounted spare with cover, 4 tripod stabilizing jacks (min 4000 lb capacity), min four 10" 12V electric brakes. GVWR min 6500 lbs, dry weight min 5500 lbs.

• Structure: Aluminum or wood construction, aluminum walls/ceilings (min 1" .062 extrusions/tubing, welded), wood studs (min 2x2 with 2x3 reinforcement), roof trusses (min 4" engineered with crown), wall/roof spacing max 16", fiberglass laminated exterior walls.

• Cold Weather Use: 4-season package, insulated walls (min R-7), ceiling (min R-10), enclosed/heated underbelly with suspended tanks, insulation above underbelly (min R-5), enclosed plumbing/tanks, thermal pane windows, tank heat pads.

• Hitch: Emergency breakaway switch (min 730 MCA battery), safety chains/hooks, power tongue jack.

• Lights & Wiring: LED lighting, 7-prong RV plug, enclosed wiring harness, protected routing with grommets, lighted license plate bracket.

• Air Conditioning: One 15,000 BTU AC.

• Furnace: Min 25,000 BTU LPG forced-air, ducted through subfloor.

• Hot Water Heater: Tankless or min 10-gallon tanked, outside venting, manual thermostat, direct spark ignition, bypass kit, winterization instructions.

• Systems Monitor Panel: Displays fresh water, grey, black, and battery levels.

• LPG Tanks: Dual 20 lb tanks (dual 40 lb acceptable), automatic changeover acceptable.

• Water System: Min 30-gallon fresh water capacity, demand pump.

• Holding Tanks: Grey min 80 gallons, black min 30 gallons, enclosed/insulated, 10 ft discharge hose, black tank flush system.

• Alarms: Smoke alarms, propane and CO detector with audible alarm.

• Electrical: 30-amp service, 200-watt solar prewire, 30-amp charge controller, generator-ready hookups.

• Plumbing, heating, and electrical systems must meet ANSI and RVIA standards.

• Delivery: 120 days after award.

• Delivery Address: 370 American Ave, Jerome Idaho 83338.

• Trailers delivered serviced and ready for use (water and LPG tanks empty).

• Tires inflated, lug nuts torqued, bearings greased, hub meter installed, lights operational, electric breakaway system functional, fully winterized.

• Manuals for operation, parts, repair, and winterization included in each trailer.

• One additional set of manuals with Statement of Origin.

• Manufacturer's standard warranty, manufacturer label, and RVIA certification attached.

• Maximum ground clearance required (specific value not stated).

• Certificate of Origin and Warranty information to be sent to Attn: Cody Wilber – Fleet Manager, 370 American Ave, Jerome Idaho 83338.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items, specifically a bumper-pull travel trailer. The government is procuring a current production year, all-new materials, fully equipped trailer for efficient operation.

• One (1) bumper-pull travel trailer.

• Trailer must be current production year, made of all new materials, and fully equipped for efficient operation.

• Product/Service Code: 2330 (TRAILERS).

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a purchase order or contract for commercial items.

• Period of Performance: 120 days after award, with a specific window from 05/27/2026 to 09/30/2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided document.

• Offer Due Date: 05/26/2026 at 1500 MT.

• Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30. The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference, which may be attached or not.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in this document.

• NAICS Code: 336214 (Size Standard: 1,000).

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED" but also has checkboxes for various small business set-asides, indicating it may be open to all or potentially set aside.

• The solicitation number is 1240LR26Q0021.

• The issuing office is USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 6 in Ogden, UT.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Payment will be made by the issuing office.