Custom Outdoor-Rated Equipment Enclosures

Updated Oct 28, 2026

Sources Sought from the Forest Service, for work in San Dimas, California. Due Nov 5, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-7), 8 days left.

Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: California Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) Subject: Market Research – Custom Outdoor-Rated Equipment Enclosures Agency: U.S. Forest Service Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) Purpose: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. This is not a solicitation and does not commit the Government to any future acquisition.

1. INTRODUCTION The U.S. Forest Service is conducting market research to identify capable vendors able to design, manufacture, and deliver custom outdoor-rated steel enclosures for electronic display equipment. The Government seeks industry input regarding capability, production lead times, materials, standards compliance, and potential manufacturing considerations.
2. BACKGROUND The Forest Service requires 45 custom enclosures designed to house a six-character outdoor digital display unit. These enclosures must protect the device from weather, impact, and environmental exposure while providing specific mounting and sun?shade functionality. All requirements are functional and performance?based; no proprietary industrial design elements are required or included.
3. OBJECTIVE OF THIS RFI The Government seeks industry feedback on: • Capability to manufacture enclosures meeting the dimensional, material, and performance requirements listed below. • Potential challenges, recommended alternatives, or suggestions to improve manufacturability or durability. • Estimated pricing ranges for planning purposes (not binding). • Estimated production and delivery timelines. • Identification of any commercially available products that meet or could be modified to meet the requirements.
4. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS (SUMMARY) Vendors responding to this RFI should describe their ability to meet the following performance?based requirements: 4.1 Enclosure Function • Outdoor?rated steel enclosure similar in function to an industrial wireway or gutter box. • Must accommodate a display unit measuring approximately 11?H × 33?L × 4?D. • Provide weather resistance and structural protection in an outdoor environment. 4.2 Approximate Enclosure Dimensions • Exterior dimensions around 14?H × 36?L × 12?D. 4.3 Construction Requirements • Material equivalent to 14?gauge steel, painted interior and exterior. • Environmental rating equivalent to NEMA Type 4 or 12. • Fully sealed to prevent water and weather intrusion. 4.4 Mounting Features • Two rear mounting feet, each with two mounting holes. • Mounting hole spacing approximately 34 inches center?to?center. 4.5 Cover Design and Sun?Shade Functionality • Removable front cover that can be mechanically secured on top of the enclosure to act as a sunshade. • Shade cover must remain stable in typical outdoor wind conditions. • Features such as studs, collars, clamps, or similar mechanical retention systems are acceptable—vendors may propose alternatives. 4.6 Interior Mounting Panel • Removable panel suitable for mounting the customer?provided electronic display. 5. VENDOR RESPONSE REQUESTED Interested vendors are invited to submit the following information: Company Information: • Name, address, point of contact, DUNS/UEI, small business status. Capability Statement: • Description of relevant manufacturing experience. • Ability to meet or exceed the functional requirements listed above. Technical Feedback: • Any potential challenges with the requirements. • Recommendations to reduce cost or improve durability while maintaining function. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Pricing: • Non-binding estimate for a quantity of 45 units. Estimated Lead Time: • Production timeline from receipt of specifications to delivery. Product Literature or Photos (if applicable): • Examples of similar enclosures previously manufactured. 6. RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS Responses should be submitted electronically in PDF or Word format. This RFI is solely for market research; submission does not guarantee future solicitation or contract award. 7. DISCLAIMER This RFI does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information received is strictly voluntary and will be used for planning purposes only. VENDOR RESPONSE FORM Request for Information (RFI): Custom Outdoor-Rated Equipment Enclosures Section 1 – Vendor Information Company Name: __________ Address: __________ Point of Contact (Name & Title): __________ Email: __________ Phone: __________ UEI / DUNS Number: __________ Business Size (check all that apply): • ? Large Business • ? Small Business • ? HUBZone • ? Woman-Owned • ? Veteran-Owned / SDVOSB • ? Other: __________ Section 2 – Capability Statement Describe your company’s capability to manufacture outdoor-rated enclosures meeting the performance requirements summarized in the RFI: Provide examples of similar work or relevant past performance: Section 3 – Technical Feedback Identify any requirements that may present challenges or require clarification: Recommend any alternative materials, mounting features, or design approaches that may improve durability, cost efficiency, or manufacturability: Section 4 – Estimated Pricing (ROM – Non?Binding) Provide an estimated cost range for manufacturing a quantity of 45 enclosures. • Unit Price Estimate: __________ • Total Estimate: __________ Section 5 – Production Lead Time Please provide estimated timelines for: • Prototype or sample unit (if applicable): __________ • Full production: __________ • Delivery of all units: __________ Section 6 – Additional Information Include any product brochures, enclosure photos, technical drawings, or configuration options related to similar enclosures your company provides. Section 7 – Certifica

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Contracting contact

• Landreth, Curtis R · [email protected] · (308) 251-6801

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Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 332119, a business counts as small if it has no more than 500 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

About the buyer

The USDA Forest Service awarded $4.3 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Kiewit Infrastructure South Co, Perimeter Solutions LP and Aero-Flite, Inc.. See what Forest Service is buying now.

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Total and partial small business set-asides are open to any business under the SBA size standard for the notice's NAICS code.

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