Stanley Admin Site Warehouse Bldg Heating Improvement at Sawtooth NF

The contract pertains to heating improvements at the Stanley Admin Site Warehouse Building within the Sawtooth National Forest, specifically involving the installation of new liquid propane unit heaters, integration with existing propane and electrical systems, new thermostat controls and wiring, interior finish repairs, and full site cleanup. The work is to be completed within a tight 10-calendar-day window from June 22 to August 3, 2026, under a firm-fixed-price arrangement, with work hours restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The contract is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million, and the evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, prioritizing technical acceptability and past performance before considering cost. Technical acceptability requires strict adherence to the Statement of Work, submission of required product literature and drawings, and full disclosure of any non-conforming items, with failure resulting in disqualification. Past performance must be at least acceptable or neutral to remain eligible for award. The contract incorporates numerous standard Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering labor standards, equal opportunity, whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, Buy American requirements, environmental protections, bonding, and construction-specific conditions such as differing site conditions, safety, and site cleanup. Electrical and mechanical work must comply with NFPA 70, UL standards, ANSI, NEMA, and NECA specifications, with all equipment required to be listed and labeled by qualified testing agencies. Performance and payment bonds are mandated, and the contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and ensuring worker safety. The place of performance is the Stanley Ranger Station Administrative Site in Stanley, Idaho, with final acceptance occurring on-site. Offerors must register in SAM, provide their UEI and CAGE codes, certify small business status, and affirm compliance with antidiscrimination, DEI, and Buy American provisions. Although pricing details are absent from the solicitation, an Independent Government Cost Estimate exists and will be used to assess reasonableness. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 29, 2026, to Terri Tucker at USDA, including required attachments such as the Schedule of Items, Experience Questionnaire, Past Performance Data Sheet, and completed SF-18 form. No contracting officer’s technical representative is listed, but the contracting specialist is the sole point of contact for all matters.