Description
The USDA Forest Service is seeking quotations for one commercially‑available, tow‑behind refrigerated trailer to be used for seedling storage and transport in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests reforestation program. The trailer must be 8 × 7 × 7 ft (exterior), provide at least 300 cu ft interior volume, include a gasoline‑powered generator (6.5 kW surge, 5 kW rated), and maintain internal temperatures ≤ 65 °F for ~10 hours without external power under full‑sun conditions. Delivery is required to the Grand Valley Ranger District in Grand Junction, CO by 31 Dec 2026. The acquisition is a 100 % small‑business set‑aside and all responsible sources may submit a quotation.
• Item: One 8 × 7 × 7 ft mobile refrigerated/insulated trailer with generator.
• Required performance: ≥ 300 cu ft interior, temperature ≤ 65 °F for 10 h unpowered, compliance with 49‑state emissions.
• Delivery location: Grand Valley Ranger District, 1010 Kimball Ave., Grand Junction, CO 81501.
• Delivery deadline: 31 Dec 2026.
• Submission deadline: 21 Sep 2026 1600 MT (quotations).
• Questions deadline: 17 Sep 2026 1600 MT.
• Small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 336212 – Truck Trailer Manufacturing).
• Contact: Westley Bisson, Contracting Officer, USDA‑FS (email provided).