Fernan RS Timber Bay Heater Replacement
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The US Forest Service is seeking qualified small businesses to replace a malfunctioning electric heating system at the Fernan Timber Bay in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, which is critical for maintaining the integrity of specialized tree marking paint stored above 50 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. This pre-solicitation notice outlines a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220 for plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, with a small business size standard of $19 million. The project is limited to less than $25,000, with an anticipated release of the request for quotation on August 7, 2026, and award expected on the same date. The work is scheduled to begin around October 1, 2026, with a performance period of 120 days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Interested parties must register in SAM and respond to the pre-solicitation by emailing Daniel Franco at Daniel.franco@usda.gov with the subject line including the project number Fernan Timber Bay Heater 1240LU26Q0113. The issuing office is USDA Forest Service Intermountain 9, though the office address listed is in Ogden, Utah, while the physical work location is in Idaho.
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Place of Performance
Coeur d Alene, ID, 83814, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This is a Pre-Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only Pre-solicitation.
1. Notice Title and Type
Pre-Solicitation Notice
2. Agency and Contracting Office
Issuing Office: USDA Forest Service Intermountain 9
Office Address: 415 South Front Street, Townsend MT, 59644
Point of Contact: Daniel Franco, Daniel.franco@usda.gov
3. Description of Requirement
The USFS timber management program relies on specialized tree marking paint that contains a tracer element used to mark timber during timber harvesting operations. The temperature of the designated paint storage area must be kept above 50° Fahrenheit year-round to ensure the integrity of the paint. The current heating system is electric heat sheetrock that was damaged and no longer fully functional.
4. NAICS Code
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M.
5. Set-Aside Information
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
6. Tentative Dates
RFQ Release: 08/07/2026
Anticipated Award Date: 08/07/2026
7. Project Location:
2502 E Sherman Ave
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
8. Period of Performance:
Project is expected to begin approximately 10/1/2026 – End date 120 days after Notice to Proceed has been issued.
9. Price Range:
Less than $25,000.
10. Contact Information
Send your email notifying interest in project to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9
Attn: Daniel Franco
E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov
Please include the name and number (Fernan Timber Bay Heater 1240LU26Q0113) as the subject line of the email.
An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, for the requirement to maintain SAM registration during performance and through final payment).
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