Description
The USDA Forest Service’s Inyo National Forest is seeking quotations from qualified small businesses to supply five PPE Extractor Washing Machines that meet specific performance and safety requirements for firefighter turnout gear. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside and requires delivery by September 30 2026 to Bishop, CA. Offers must be submitted electronically by September 11 2026, and the contract will be awarded on a lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable basis.
• Quantity: 5 extractor washing machines (Circul‑Air Express Pro, 35 lb capacity, soft‑mount, 120 V).
• Required features: 7‑piece capacity, wall‑drain, 120 V 3‑prong plug, 10‑minute spin, pre‑wired detergent dosing pump, specialized cycles for fire‑gear and blood‑borne contaminants.
• Delivery location: 798 N Main St, Bishop, CA 93514; FOB Destination, required by 30 Sep 2026.
• Set‑aside: Total Small Business (including HUBZone, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, etc.).
• Submission: Email quote to Toni‑Ann Averils (Toni‑[email protected]) no later than 5:00 PM ET, 11 Sep 2026; price must be firm for 90 days.
• Evaluation: Lowest price that is technically acceptable; past performance considered.
• Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, award to one vendor.