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

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services (PPS), Incident Procurement Operations (IPO) intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in support of the National Interagency Support Cache (NISC) locations nationwide; essential for storing, tracking, and shipping critical equipment and supplies for wildland fires and all-hazard emergencies. The intent of this solicitation is to provide commercially available freight services, for the delivery of supplies and equipment for all hazardous emergencies, fire and pre-suppression activities, at various locations in the Continental United States and Alaska as directed by the National Interagency Incident Support Caches. Delivery and pickup may be on unpaved Federal, State or County roads to remote locations. Pricing/Terms for subsequent years will be requested annually. The effective period of the resultant Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) will be from date of award through December 31st of the awarded year with annual reviews occurring each year. **SEE ATTACHED "1202SC26Q2700 Pre-Solicitation Notice - Tier 3 Freight Services" for further details.