Wood/Pallet Recycling

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, Market Research, this Sources Sought (SS) Notice is for market research and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This SS is open to both large and small businesses. Small businesses are encouraged to respond.

The USDA Forest Service is conducting market research and seeking written responses with information to assist the Government in identifying potential sources that are interested and capable of performing the work summarized in the scope herein. This is not a Statement of Work (SOW) and is only intended to provide interested parties with a brief description and basic understanding of the prospective nature of work required.

Northwest Interagency Fire Cache is in the process of seeking qualified sources capable of collecting and/or receiving wood and pallets for recycling near the Bend/Redmond, Oregon area that will take credit cards. This SS notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government.

Per FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred as a result of responding to this SS. No evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents; however, the Government does reserve the right to contact any respondent to obtain additional information.

Responses from interested/responsible parties are due no later than 3:00 pm MST May 30, 2025. Responses may be submitted via e-mail. All responses should be e-mailed to lindsey.christian@usda.gov (subject: Pallet Recycling) Please include the following information in your responses:

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