Suction Hoses, 3" x 10' with female quick coupler and male camlock quick adapter

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the procurement of 270 clear polyvinyl chloride (PVC) suction hose assemblies, each measuring 3" x 10'. The hoses must include a female quick coupler and a male camlock quick adapter. The U.S. Forest Service, Washington Office of Procurement & Property Services, Incident Procurement Operations, At-Incident Management Services Branch, Cache Team, at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho, is requesting quotes for this firm-fixed price contract.

• Product: 270 clear PVC suction hose assemblies, 3" x 10'.

• Fittings: Each hose must have a female quick coupler and a male camlock quick adapter attached.

• Specifications:

  • Construction: Clear flexible PVC, rigid PVC helix, smooth bore, corrugated O.D.
  • Hose Inside Diameter: 3 inches
  • Hose Outside Diameter: 3.5 inches
  • Male coupling: 3 inch aluminum “E” type shank
  • Female coupling: 3 inch aluminum “C” type shank w/ stainless steel handles
  • Approximate Bend Radius: 6 inches at 72 degrees
  • Working Temperature: 140 degrees F to -13 degrees F
  • Weight Per Foot: 1 pound
  • Vacuum Rating: 29.8" Hg @ 72 degrees

• Delivery: F.O.B. destination to four specific National Incident Support Cache locations by August 17, 2026. Early deliveries are accepted.

• Award Type: Competitive Firm-Fixed Price stand-alone Purchase Order (PO).

• Contracting Entity: U.S. Forest Service, National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).

• Pricing: Offerors must submit pricing for all individual line items. Quotes will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness per FAR 12.204.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value, where Technical and Past Performance (combined) are equal to Price. Quotes must meet all terms, conditions, and specifications.

• Minimum Documentation: Offerors must provide: Terms and Conditions (Attachment 1), Offeror's Information (Attachment 2), and Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 3) or CPARS data for the prior 3 years.

• Past Performance: Assessed as Acceptable or Neutral. Unacceptable past performance may result in disqualification.

• Price Acceptance: Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt of offers.

• Questions Deadline: June 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

• The document references various FAR clauses related to small business concerns, including "Notice of Total Small Business Aside" (52.219-6) and "Utilization of Small Business Concerns" (52.219-8), suggesting potential set-aside considerations.

• The document includes numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions that bidders must adhere to, covering topics such as representations, certifications, labor standards, and contract closeout procedures.

• Invoicing is to be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of suction hoses for various Interagency Support Caches. The government is procuring approximately 270 suction hoses.

• Suction hoses measuring 3" x 10'

• Must include female quick coupler and male camlock quick adapter fittings.

• Item is cataloged in the National Fire Equipment System (NFES) as item NFES 0613.

• Period of Performance: July 2, 2026, to October 31, 2026.

• Delivery Date: August 17, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: June 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• NAICS Code: 332912

• Size Standard: 1,000 employees

• The acquisition is set aside for Small Business (100%).

• The solicitation includes several attachments: Terms and Conditions, Offeror's Information, and a Past Performance Questionnaire.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to multiple locations across the US, including Lakewood, CO; Grand Rapids, MN; Missoula, MT; and Ontario, CA.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 2 Offeror's Information," is a form for potential bidders to provide their company details as part of the solicitation process for Solicitation 1202SC26Q2710 (Suction Hoses).

• Fields for Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), E-Mail Address, Phone Number, CAGE #, UEI #, and TAX ID#.
• A statement requiring contractors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award, with a link to SAM.gov.
• Information regarding the mandatory submission of invoices via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with a link for additional details.
• A note stating that "NO BONDING IS REQUIRED."

This attachment requires bidders to supply essential company information. It also highlights critical pre-award requirements (SAM registration) and post-award procedures (IPP invoice submission) that bidders must adhere to. The explicit mention that no bonding is required is also important information for potential offerors.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 3: Past Performance Questionnaire, for Solicitation 1202SC26Q2710 for Suction Hoses. It is used by the USDA/US Forest Service to gather past performance information from assessors to evaluate proposals.

• Section A (Contractor Information): To be completed by the Offeror, providing details about the prospective contractor, contract, and assessor contact information. The Offeror must provide this entire document to each assessor.
• Section B (Assessor's Information): To be completed by the assessor(s). It includes a rating scale (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and questions related to Quality of Service, Schedule, and Business Relations. Assessors are asked to provide rationale for their assigned ratings.
• Rating Scale Definitions: Provides descriptions for 'Acceptable (A)' and 'Unacceptable (U)' ratings.
• General Comments: Section for the assessor to identify their role and period of involvement.

Offerors must complete Section A of this questionnaire and provide it to their identified assessors. Assessors are instructed to complete Section B and submit it directly to the government, not the Offeror. The completed questionnaire is due by Monday, June 29, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, and should be sent electronically to shannon.meadows@usda.gov. This information is critical for the evaluation process.