Bid guide
How to bid on Polyethylene Pipe for Coronado NF (USDA)
What the agency is buying
The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Coronado National Forest, is looking to purchase NuMex HDPE polyethylene pipe. They require both DR 11 and DR 9 specifications. The pipe needs to be delivered to two different Ranger Districts within the Coronado National Forest.
This is a supplies contract, and it is a total small business set-aside. This means only businesses currently designated as small under NAICS 326121 will be considered for the award.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on September 10, 2026. All responses must be submitted by September 22, 2026. The deadline for submission is 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on that date. This corresponds to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
It is important to submit your completed Schedule of Items before this exact time. Late submissions will not be evaluated.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses that supply plastic pipe and pipe fittings. Your business must be designated as a small business under NAICS code 326121 to be eligible. If your firm does not meet this small business criteria, your quote will not be considered.
Vendors with experience in delivering materials to multiple locations, particularly within a forest or rural setting, may find this advantageous.
How to respond
To access the solicitation details, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to a homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.
Once you have the solicitation documents, complete the Schedule of Items. Your completed Schedule of Items must be emailed to [email protected] before the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Ensure your quote is complete and accurately reflects all items requested in the Schedule of Items. Double-check that you have provided pricing for both DR 11 and DR 9 pipe as specified, and for delivery to the two separate Ranger Districts.
Verify your small business status under NAICS 326121 before submitting. Any quote from a non-eligible business will be deemed nonresponsive. Submit your response well before the 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time deadline to avoid any technical issues or delays.
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.