SAM #1240BD26Q0049

USDA Forest Service seeks rental of two emergency diesel generators for remote Idaho work centers

The USDA Forest Service, North Fork Ranger District, is urgently seeking rental of two emergency diesel generators to support remote work centers in Idaho during a period of generator repairs. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, North Fork Ranger District - Contracting office: USDA-FS CSA Northwest 2, Portland, OR - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of two emergency diesel generators (36-45 kW) - Each generator to operate 24/7 in remote, off-grid conditions - Generators must be towable - Rental duration: 4.5 months per generator - Delivery and pickup services for both work centers - Maintenance services included for each generator - Locations: - Canyon Work Center, 16466 North Fork Rd, Pierce, ID 83546 - Kelly Forks Work Center, County Rd 250, Idaho - Unique Requirements: - Generators must support continuous operations for Fire and Recreation employees - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified - Small business set-aside under NAICS 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) - Delivery or pickup options available - Generators must be suitable for remote, off-grid, 24/7 operation

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

The Canyon Work Center and the Kelly Forks Work Center, North Fork Ranger District, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest has an urgent need to rent 2 emergency generators for the remote, off-grid work centers. These facilities are vital for housing essential Fire and Recreation employees and function as the primary operational base for all North Fork District fire suppression efforts.

The lack of reliable power at these remote locations poses significant health and safety risks to the personnel stationed there. A functioning generator is essential to maintain habitable conditions, ensure operational capability, and provide basic safety. The current generators at Canyon work and Kelly Forks Work Center require warranty work and will be unavailable for an estimated period of up to four months. To maintain essential operations and ensure the health and safety of personnel during this period, the rental of an emergency generator is immediately necessary.

Both Generators might end up at the Kelly Forks Works Center if the generator at the Canyon Works Center gets repaired.

The locations are: Canyon Work Center, North Fork Ranger District, 16466 North Fork Rd, Pierce, ID 83546           

Kelly Forks Work Center, (County Rd 250, Idaho) North Fork Ranger District

Provide a location that the generators can be pick up by the Forest Service Personnel if delivery is not affordable.  Solicitation number 1240BD26Q0049 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 532490 Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. The Small business size standard is $40.0 Million.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.  The Service code is W099 Lease or Rental of Equipment- Miscellaneous

Technical questions shall be submitted Aaron Skinner via email to aaron.skinner@usda.gov  or phone number (208) 451-3001. Contracting questions can be address to Jorge Somoza at jorge.somoza@usda.gov of phone number 509-423-2224

Email your quote to jorge.somoza@usda.gov only. do not send your quote to anyone else. Submit your quote no later than 13 May 2026 before 2:00 PM PDST. Any quote received after 2:00 PM on that day is late and it won’t be accepted it. 

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