FOREST SERVICE WILDLAND FIRE TENT SYSTEM RENTALS

3/21/2025: Correction to schedule of items within PWS and Attachment 1.  Addition of SF1449.

3/18/2025: To ensure compliance with Executive Orders 14148 and 14208, a FAR class deviation has been issued by the USDA Forest Service amending the clauses with FAR Class Deviation (FEB 2025) removing all references to Executive Order 14057, “Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability" along with removal of 52.223-22, "Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation" and Executive Order 14026 "Increasing the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors."  All 7 CFR 3201 "Guidelines For Designating Biobased Products For Federal Procurement references" are replaced with 7 CFR 4270 "USDA BIOBASED MARKETS PROGRAM: FEDERAL PROCUREMENT AND VOLUNTARY LABELING". The following clauses are removed:
• 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024)
• 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)
• 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024)
• 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)
• 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024)
• 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)
• 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)
The following clauses are inserted:
• 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2024) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]
• 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]
• 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]
• 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]
• 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) [(DEVIATION FEB 2025)]

3/17/2025: Optional Line Item 0010 - Generator - Description Corrected Along with Schedule of Items (Attachment 1).

The Department of Agriculture (USDA), US Forest Service (USFS), is soliciting quotes (RFQ) for Tent Systems for use during local, regional, and nationwide fire suppression, all-hazard incidents, and RX Project Work. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAR FAC 2025–02, effective date Jan 3, 2025.  Anticipate Solicitation posting within 5-10 days of synopsis publication.  Forecast hosting Vendor pre-quote meeting the last week of March.

The Government anticipates awarding multiple preseason Incident Blanket Purchase Agreements (I-BPAs) using a total Small Business set aside. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 115310, with a small business size standard of $34M. 

The US Forest Service (USFS) Wildland Fire Program has an immediate need for tent systems defined as fully enclosed areas for multi-use facilities, including but not limited to: office spaces, meeting rooms, storage for supplies, electronics, food, and accommodation for personnel and first aid/medical facilities. The term tent system is synonymous with yurt. In addition, a tent system requires insulated walls, insulated ceiling, flooring, lighting, a temperature control system and an adequate power and distribution system to meet the requirement provided within the solicitation document.