Description
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking quotations from small‑business manufacturers for three prefabricated cattle guard assemblies (grates, wings, posts, and concrete bases) to be delivered to the Grand Mesa Uncompahgre‑Gunnison National Forest. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside and requires compliance with Buy‑American provisions for finished components. No installation, excavation, or site work is required; the contractor’s responsibility ends with delivery of the items to the designated location. Quotations must include a signed SF‑1449, a completed Schedule of Items, technical product literature, and a Buy‑American certificate. The solicitation references Federal Standard Color 24325 for the guard finish and specifies that the Forest Service will supply a 6‑inch drain pipe shown on the drawings.
• Quantity: 3 cattle guard units with concrete bases.
• Product requirements: Ornamental/architectural metal work, Federal Standard Color 24325, AASHTO HL‑93 compliance (no deviations accepted).
• Delivery only – no installation.
• Small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 332323, ≤500 employees).
• Required submittals: SF‑1449, Schedule of Items, technical proposal, product literature, Buy‑American certificate; Certificate of Conformance to be provided after award.
• Contact: Tina Frankenbery (USDA‑FS).