Forest Service Wildland Fire Tent System Rentals

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.