# USDA Forest Service Helitack Support Trailer

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1284lm26q0016

- Solicitation number: 1284LM26Q0016
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Connecticut Trailers, Inc.
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Csa Intermountain 2 (1284LM)
- NAICS: 336212 Truck Trailer Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 2330 Trailers
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Helena, Montana
- County: Lewis and Clark County (FIPS 30049). https://abierto.us/counties/lewis-and-clark-county-mt-30049
- City: Helena. https://abierto.us/cities/helena-mt-3035600
- First posted: February 25, 2026
- Last posted: March 3, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d2497cdd1fc14241bf3b61c5638dc5a0/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1284LM26Q0016 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a towable trailer to support USDA Forest Service Wildfire and Helitack Operations. Please see Amended Specifications (Attachment 2 - AMD 0001).

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336212. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

See Attachment 1 for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. Please send any questions to joanne.meiers@usda.gov no later than March 4, 2026, COB. Late questions will still be considered. 3/3/26 - AMD 0001 revises Attachment 1 (Section A, Solicitation Attachments), Attachment 2 - Trailer Specifications AMD 0001 (removes custom elements) and removes Attachment 3 Drawings (drawings are no longer applicable).

**NOTE:** Trailer should be a commercially available trailer with any add-ons available through the manufacturer. Please sign and return the SF-30 with your quote.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Connecticut Trailers, Inc. (UEI K7J5DEM9LTY6)
- Contract: 1284LM26P0026, purchase order
- Obligated: $30,237.31
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 19 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1284LM26Q0016 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1284LM (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1284LM26P0026_12C2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 25, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 2d54e619c326417baac9a4d5ee7a96c0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2d54e619c326417baac9a4d5ee7a96c0/view
- March 3, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice d2497cdd1fc14241bf3b61c5638dc5a0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d2497cdd1fc14241bf3b61c5638dc5a0/view

## Points of contact

- JoAnne Meiers, joanne.meiers@usda.gov

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