USDA FOREST SERVICE LOLO NATIONAL FOREST - Superior Quarters Window Replacements Project

This solicitation, numbered 1240LU26Q0082, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the replacement of all exterior windows at the Superior Quarters residence within the Lolo National Forest in Montana, with strict requirements to match the historic character of the building. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238350, and only small businesses meeting the $19 million size standard may respond. The contract calls for the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to replace nine aluminum-clad and nine vinyl windows, along with trimming and siding modifications for existing openings, while ensuring compliance with specific architectural and historical preservation standards outlined in attached plans and specifications. All work must be performed between August 1 and October 31, 2026, within a 90-day window from notice to proceed, and must include temporary plywood covers for rough openings if windows are not replaced on the day of removal. The offeror must submit detailed pricing for every line item, including mobilization, on a signed SF-1442 form, and must comply with all technical requirements to be considered responsive. The contractor is required to adhere to stringent construction standards, including the use of primed and painted wood windows where specified, and must submit shop drawings, product data, and samples for approval prior to work commencement, with a 10-day processing window for all submittals. Labor standards are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring compliance with wage determinations, payroll records, apprenticeship rules, and Copeland Act reporting. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds, maintain adequate safety signage and barricades, and comply with all applicable environmental and sustainability mandates including Buy American requirements, restrictions on ozone-depleting substances, and reporting of biobased products. All offers must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov by 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on June 15, 2026, with pricing held firm for 60 days after submission. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with technical compliance and responsiveness as mandatory pass/fail criteria. The contractor must certify compliance with anti-discrimination laws, including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, and avoid any DEI programs violating federal law. Payment will be processed by the USDA Forest Service in Bozeman, Montana, with progress payments due within 30 days