Turntable Pallet Wrapping Machine
Overview
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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 a Turntable Pallet Wrapping Machine for the Northern Rockies Incident Support Cache in Missoula, MT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with quotations due by June 19, 2026, at 11:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the procurement of one (1) brand name or equal "Orion" Turntable Pallet Wrapping System base machine, specifically the ORION HPD model, with custom options. The requirement includes:
- Delivery and installation at the Northern Rockies Incident Support Cache in Missoula, MT (FOB Destination).
- Operational training for end-user Cache personnel.
- Custom options include an Extended Mast for loads up to 110" tall, an Electronic Weigh Scale Package, an 18" Base Extension from Tower, a Dark Load Photo Eye, and a Basic Spare Parts Kit. Detailed specifications are provided in the "Orion Custom HPD Specifications" document.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 333993 - Packaging Machinery Manufacturing.
- Small Business Size Standard: 600 employees.
- Period of Performance/Delivery: June 19, 2026, to July 27, 2026, with delivery required by July 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive. Quotes will be evaluated based on FAR 12.203 criteria, with award made to the offeror representing the best value, where Technical and Past Performance, combined, are equal to Price. An acceptable quote must meet all terms, conditions, and specifications, and provide fair and reasonable pricing. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Minimum required documentation includes:
- SF1449 - Request for Quote.
- Terms and Conditions (Attachment 1) - Complete Schedule of Items.
- Offeror's Information (Attachment 3) - Complete business and contact details.
- Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 4) - Complete Section I and send Section B to assessor (CPARS data may be used as an alternative).
Key Dates & Contact
- Questions Due: June 17, 2026, by 12:00 PM EDT, via email to amy.tilley@usda.gov.
- Quotations Due: June 19, 2026, by 11:59 AM EDT.
- Primary Contact: Amy Tilley, amy.tilley@usda.gov.