Pre-Solicitation Notice: Tier 3 Freight Services - Incident Support

The USDA Forest Service is preparing to issue an RFQ for a nationwide Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that will provide Tier 3 freight services (truck‑tractor‑trailer combos and box trucks) to move equipment and supplies to National Interagency Support Cache locations. Contractors must be small‑business qualified, able to mobilize within two hours of a verbal order, and maintain 24/7 communications. The BPA will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis, effective from award until Dec 31 of the award year, with annual renewals and pricing updates. • Service coverage: all continental U.S. states plus Alaska, focusing on designated “Cache Warehouse” sites (e.g., Missoula, Prescott, Redding, etc.). • Equipment requirements: minimum of two trailers (Type 1 & Type 2) and one box truck per site, meeting specific dimensions and ready for rapid deployment. • Operational obligations: 24‑hour/7‑day office, hazmat‑qualified drivers, forklift capability, English‑fluent staff, and ability to respond within two hours of verbal orders.