Industrial Cardboard Balers – Procurement, Installation, and Trade-In

1. Description of Requirement

This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products and services prepared in accordance with RFO FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no separate written solicitation will be issued.

Solicitation W9124C-26-Q-A030 is for the delivery, installation, and removal of cardboard baler equipment for the Fort Jackson Logistics Readiness Center (LRC). The requirement includes providing two new vertical cardboard balers, performing turnkey installation, and disconnecting, de‑anchoring, rigging, and hauling away two existing Vestil balers. All items shall be new, commercial‑grade, and compliant with the specifications and salient characteristics identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Vendors may propose brand‑name items or any equal product meeting or exceeding the salient characteristics.

This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set‑Aside

2. Line Items

The line items for this solicitation are those listed in Section B – Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs of W9124C-26-Q-A030:

• CLIN 0001: Vertical Cardboard Baler, 5HP, 3PH, 208V (Quantity: 2 Each)
• CLIN 0002: Turnkey installation package (freight, offloading, rigging, anchoring, electrical tie‑in, safety testing, training) (Quantity: 1 Job)
• CLIN 0003: Removal service for two existing Vestil balers (Quantity: 1 Job)

All CLINs must be quoted. Partial quotes will not be accepted.

3. Requirement Description & Brand Name or Equal Basis

The Government’s minimum requirements are defined in attached PWS. Vendors shall provide equipment meeting all specifications, including:

• 5 HP motor
• 208V, 3‑phase power
• 60‑inch chamber
• Hydraulic/automatic bale ejection
• Bale weight capacity up to 1,000 lbs
• Wire guides and “bale full” indicator
• Full turnkey installation
• Removal and haul‑away of existing balers

Brand names are used only to communicate minimum quality and performance. Vendors may propose equal products that meet or exceed all salient characteristics.

4. Delivery Information

Delivery requirements shall match Section F – Deliveries or Performance:

• Delivery Date: On or before 07 October 2026
• Delivery Location: W6YM USALRCTR FT JACKSON 12600 Jackson Blvd Columbia, SC 29207‑6129
• Ship To DoDAAC: W90JUK
• FOB Point: FOB Destination
• Acceptance: Government acceptance will occur at the delivery location

5. Site Visit Information

A pre‑quote site visit will be conducted to allow vendors to inspect the installation area, verify access constraints, and assess removal requirements for the existing balers. Attendance is strongly encouraged but not mandatory.

• Date: Monday, 17 August 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM EST
• Location: Building 1776, Fort Jackson, SC 29207
• Meeting Point: Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Jackson, 4340 Century Div Ave, Fort Jackson, SC  29207
• POC for Access:
  • Keishawna S. Jenkins Email: keishawna.s.jenkins.civ@army.mil Phone: 520‑671‑8048

Vendors must arrive 15-30 minutes early to allow time for visitor processing. All attendees must present a valid government‑issued photo ID to gain installation access.

Questions arising during the site visit must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist after the visit. No verbal direction or clarification provided during the site visit will change the solicitation requirements.

6. Applicable Solicitation Provisions & Clauses

All applicable RFO FAR and RFO DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference in Section I of the attached SF 1449.

Full text versions may be accessed electronically at: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

7. Submission Instructions

Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with Section L – Instructions to Offerors:

• Quote Due Date: 26 August 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM EST
• Submission Method: Email only
• Submit To:
  • Contract Specialist: Keishawna S. Jenkins — keishawna.s.jenkins.civ@army.mil
  • Contracting Officer (cc): Tequlia D. Holmes — tequlia.d.holmes.civ@army.mil

Required submission components:

• Technical submission demonstrating compliance with the PWS
• Priced quote for CLINs 0001–0003
• Representations & Certifications
• Past performance references
• Documentation for any equal items
• Confirmation of delivery schedule

8. Additional Information

• SAM Registration: Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
• No Partial Awards: Award will be made on an all‑or‑nothing basis.
• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) per Section M.
• Questions Deadline: 19 August 2026, 11:00 AM EST.