Western Shelter Systems LLC, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Gatekeeper SW-20 Shelter Kit Items
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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, Incident Procurement Logistics is soliciting quotes for the FY26 acquisition of Western Shelter Systems LLC, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) "Gatekeeper" series shelter kit components and replacement parts. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 339999 (550 employees size standard). Delivery is required to the Northern Rockies Area Incident Support Cache (NRK) in Missoula, MT. Quotes are due by May 5, 2026, at 11:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks specific OEM "Gatekeeper" SW-20 shelter components and replacement parts. Key items include, but are not limited to:
- Threshold Ramps (Mfr Part #202-220-00571)
- Vent Caps (Mfr Part #2WC63)
- Double Wide Doors (Mfr Part #3WSD46)
- Tent Stakes (Mfr Part #23HWTS1833)
- Vinyl Flooring Systems (Mfr Part #23FLGK20)
- Various Wall Panels (Right and Left of Door, Back Wall)
- Main Frame Assemblies (Mfr Part #23HO20MFS3)
- Roof Panels (Mfr Part #2HO20RP)
- Insulation Panels (Mfr Part #2302-999-00007, #2302-999-00009, #2302-999-00008)
All items must be "Name Brand Only" with clear traceability to the OEM, and a Certificate of Conformance (COC) is required in accordance with FAR clause 52.246-15.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price stand-alone Purchase Order (PO).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 339999 (Fire Fighting Equipment), Size Standard: 550 employees.
- Period of Performance: May 8, 2026, to July 1, 2026.
- Required Delivery Date: By June 20, 2026.
- Delivery Location: FOB (destination) to NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA INCIDENT SUPPORT CACHE (NRK), 5765 W BROADWAY, MISSOULA, MT 59808-9361.
- Response Due Date: May 5, 2026, 11:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Published Date: April 24, 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the highest technically rated quotation with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable or neutral past performance. Tradeoffs will not be conducted. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Approach: Ability to provide a sound, compliant approach meeting all requirements.
- Price: Fair and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Assessed using a rating system (Acceptable, Neutral, Unacceptable) based on prior contract performance.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit a quotation that includes pricing for all items listed in Attachment 1 (Terms & Conditions). Required attachments for submission include:
- Attachment 1: Completed pricing sheet for all items.
- Attachment 2: Offeror's Information (Company Name, Address, POC, Email, Phone, SAM UEI#, TAX ID#).
- Attachment 3: Past Performance Questionnaire (Section A completed by offeror, Section B completed by assessor and submitted directly to amy.tilley@usda.gov by May 5, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT).
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. All invoices must be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). No bonding is required.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Amy Tilley (amy.tilley@usda.gov)
- Secondary Contact: MATTHEW COX (MATTHEW.COX2@USDA.GOV)