Telecom Batteries for Pike San Isabel National Forest

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing a small‑business set‑aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure telecom batteries for use in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests in Colorado. The solicitation references compliance with USDA Cyber Supply Chain Risk Management (C‑SCRM) requirements, including country‑of‑origin restrictions, chain‑of‑custody documentation, anti‑tamper measures, and cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CMMC). All responsible small‑business sources may submit quotations; no separate solicitation will be issued. The contract will cover the full lifecycle of the batteries—from manufacturing and shipping to deployment, operation, maintenance, and eventual disposal—under strict security and environmental guidelines. • Small‑business total set‑aside (size standard 1,250 employees) • NAICS 334220 – Battery and electronic component manufacturing • Required compliance with USDA C‑SCRM, NIST, and CMMC standards • Delivery to remote forest sites; must meet chain‑of‑custody and tamper‑evident packaging • No explicit deadline or performance period provided; typical procurement of this nature runs 3–12 months from award • Primary contact: Derick Yara (USDA)