Barillas Peak & Encino Vista Lookout Tower Restoration, Santa Fe NF
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Solicitation 127EAX26Q0069 is a total small business set-aside request for quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for a turnkey restoration of lookout towers within the Pecos Las Vegas and Coyote Ranger Districts of the Santa Fe National Forest. The base bid requires the design, removal, and replacement of the Barillas Peak Lookout Tower cab, including the installation of a new comprehensive lightning protection system and an off-grid solar power system with a backup generator. An optional bid item is available for the installation of a similar lightning protection and solar power system at the Encino Vista Lookout Tower. The project involves a five-phase design process, structural upgrades, and site civil work, with a total period of performance of 548 days after the notice to proceed. The acquisition is governed by FAR Part 12 for commercial items and requires compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy American requirements, and NFPA 70 and 780 standards for electrical and lightning protection. Offerors must provide a 20 percent bid bond and demonstrate technical competence through NEC and state-approved commercial electric certifications. Award will be based on best value, specifically the highest technically rated offeror with a fair and reasonable price and acceptable past performance. Following amendment 00001, the request for information due date is October 19, 2026, and the final quote submission deadline is November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
General Info
Place of Performance
Santa Fe, NM, 87508, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The purpose for amendment 00001 is to;
1) Update the Site Visit Dates as follows;
a) Barillas Peak Lookout Tower: October 13, Meet at Pecos Ranger District Office @ 9:00am
(MST); 32 South Main Street, Pecos, NM 87552, leave office for site by 9:30am (MST)
b) Encino Vista Lookout Tower: October 14, Meet at the Coyote Ranger District Office @ 9:00am
(MST); 20 Private Drive 1707, Coyote, NM 87012, leave office for site by 9:30am (MST)
Provide name of company representative(s) attending the visit to Aaron Trujillo by email contact@example.gov or phone +1 (555) 000-0000.
2) Extend RFI Due Date from 10/01/2026 to 10/19/2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time. Please submit all RFI's to the following POC's
a) Richard Ortega at contact@example.gov
b) Troy McCullough at contact@example.gov
3) Extend the Quote Due Date from 10/12/2026 to 11/06/2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 127EAX26Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the design, removal and replacement of the Barillas Lookout Tower cab with a new cab and lighting protection system. An optional bid item for the Encino Vista Lookout Tower is to replace/install a brand-new comprehensive lightning protection system.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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