Fernan RS Timber Bay Heater Replacement

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).