BEAR PROOF DUMPSTERS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (Intermountain Zone, Caribou‑Targhee National Forest) is issuing a total small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price solicitation (Solicitation No. 1240LS26Q0038) for 22 bear‑resistant dumpsters. All dumpsters must be fabricated from American‑made steel, meet the height requirements specified in the Statement of Work, and be approved by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) (see https://igbconline.org/programs/bear‑resistant‑products/). Delivery is to 808 Meadow Lane, Shoshone National Forest, Cody, WY 82414; the vendor must contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative three days before delivery to arrange a forklift and must deliver Monday‑Friday. Offerors must be SAM‑registered small businesses (NAICS 332439) and submit a complete price schedule for all 22 items, including the required SF‑1449 blocks (12, 17, 23, 24, 30). Quotes are due by 08:00 a.m. MT on 22 Jun 2026 to B. Shane Webster (barclay.webster@usda.gov); questions are not accepted after 15 Jun 2026. Evaluation will follow FAR 12.203 (best value) with price fairness assessed under FAR 12.204. Failure to return required documents within 120 days will result in a unilateral modification and contract closeout.

Notice ID

0f7b5406555f42a5b62cbee40ae541cf

Solicitation Number

1240LS26Q0038

NAICS Code

332439

Classification Code

9640