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Fernan RS Timber Bay Heater Replacement
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The US Forest Service Intermountain 9 is seeking a qualified small business contractor to replace a nonfunctional electric heat sheetrock system in Building 2232 at 2502 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a new gas heating system to maintain a minimum temperature of 50°F in a timber paint storage area. The work involves installing a 45k BTU gas heater, connecting electrical wiring from the circuit breaker box, plumbing gas from existing lines to the unit, and submitting comprehensive operations and maintenance documentation. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12 as a commercial item procurement with a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, and contractors must self-certify their small business status with average annual receipts not exceeding $19 million. The contract value is estimated at less than $25,000, with performance expected to begin on or about October 1, 2026, and conclude within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed, with all deliverables due within 30 business days after notice issuance. An active registration in the System for Award Management is mandatory at submission, award, and throughout performance, as required by FAR 52.204-13. The requesting office, located in Townsend, MT, will issue the Request for Quotation on August 7, 2026, with an anticipated award date of August 28, 2026. Interested parties must express interest by email to Daniel Franco at Daniel.franco@usda.gov using the subject line “Fernan Timber Bay Heater 1240LU26Q0113”; no formal proposal format is prescribed beyond compliance with FAR Part 12, and no additional evaluation criteria, inspection standards, or technical specifications beyond the stated objectives have been provided.
General Info
Contract Value
$7,356Place of Performance
Coeur d Alene, ID, 83814, USASet-Aside
Awardee
DIVCO INCAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
08/03/2026 Correction: Changes anticipated award date from 08/07/2026 to 08/28/2026.
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: 08/28/2026
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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