Bid guide
How to bid on 2026 Gifford Pinchot Culvert Supply for the USDA
What the USDA is buying and why it matters
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking various sizes of aluminized steel pipe culverts, coupler bands, gaskets, bolts, washers, and nuts. These materials are essential for infrastructure projects, likely related to forest roads or water management within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.
This is a firm-fixed-price contract, meaning the price you quote is the price you will be paid. The materials must be delivered and unloaded at the Pine Creek Work Center near Cougar, Washington. This opportunity is a total small-business set-aside, making it exclusively available to small businesses.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on August 31, 2026. All quotes must be submitted by email no later than September 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Saving Time (PDST). Quotes received after this exact time will not be accepted.
Your quote must include a delivery date for the materials. You will also need to provide 48-hour notice prior to delivery if awarded the contract.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses specializing in sheet metal work manufacturing or suppliers of pipe, tube, and rigid tubing. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 332322, Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.
Vendors should be capable of supplying specific types of aluminized steel pipe culverts (Type 2, 12 gauge, leak-resistant joint performance with ASTM D1056 gaskets), annular aluminized steel coupler bands (14 gauge), and galvanized ½-inch bolts, washers, and flanged hex nuts. The ability to deliver and unload materials at a specific remote location in Washington is also required.
How to respond to this solicitation
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All quotes must be emailed to [email protected]. Do not send your quote to any other email address. Ensure your quote includes a delivery date for the materials.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all specifications for the culverts, bands, gaskets, and hardware. Ensure your proposed products meet all technical requirements, including material type, gauge, and joint performance. Double-check that you are quoting the correct lengths (20-ft segments) and the required number of bolts and washers for the chosen coupler bands.
Pay close attention to the delivery requirements. Confirm you can deliver to the specified GPS coordinates at the Pine Creek Work Center and have the equipment to unload and re-pile all material as approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Clearly state your proposed delivery date in your quote. Since this is a firm-fixed-price contract, ensure your pricing is accurate and accounts for all costs, including delivery and unloading, to avoid any financial surprises.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.