SAM #1240LU26Q0057

Boiler System Replacement at Plains Ranger District Bunkhouse, Lolo National Forest

This opportunity involves the replacement of the boiler system at the Plains Ranger District Bunkhouse, Lolo National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Plains Ranger District - Contracting office: USDA-FS, CSA Intermountain 9, Ogden, UT - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Burnham/U.S. (Model X-208N-GH or equivalent) - Grundfos (Model UPS 26-99FC or equivalent) - Amitrol (Model EX-60 or equivalent) - Caleffi (Model 551068A or equivalent) - TACO (Models IFS01BF and 329 or equivalent) - Watts (Series 009 or equivalent) - Products/Services Requested: - Demolition and removal of existing boiler system - Installation of a new 245 MBTU LP gas hot water boiler and associated components: - Boiler (Burnham/U.S. Model X-208N-GH or equivalent) - Circulating pump (Grundfos UPS 26-99FC or equivalent) - Thermal expansion tank (Amitrol EX-60 or equivalent) - Air separator (Caleffi 551068A or equivalent) - Flow switch (TACO IFS01BF or equivalent) - Automatic boiler fill valve with pressure regulator (TACO 329 or equivalent) - Backflow prevention device (Watts Series 009 or equivalent) - All associated piping, electrical, and plumbing work - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 - Contractors must provide bid, performance, and payment bonds if contract value exceeds thresholds - Documentation of relevant experience and past performance required - Davis-Bacon wage determination for Sanders County, Montana applies - Signed plans and technical specifications provided as attachments - Project value estimated between $25,000 and $100,000 - Work must be completed within 90 calendar days from notice to proceed

Description

Solicitation Issue Date: March 30, 2026

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0057 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the replacement of the boiler and all associated equipment, piping, electrical and plumbing within the basement mechanical room in the bunkhouse at the Plains Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest.

North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditional Contractors, size standard $19M.

Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000

Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Provide quote by: 5:00 PM, Mountain Time on April 22, 2026.

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:

Schedule of Items A document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project.  See pages 12 - 14 for specific information to include for evaluation. Bid guarantee per information above. Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.

Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9

Attn: Wes Dudley                  

E-mail: wesley.dudley@usda.gov

For solicitation questions email wesley.dudley@usda.gov. Questions are due no later than April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.  This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.  Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

This document, “1240LU26Q0057” contains all applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.  The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the SAM.gov posting.

The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and will be a part of any resulting contract: 

Attachment 1 – Signed Plans

Attachment 2 – Sanders County Wage Determination General Decision Number MT20260060         01/30/2026.

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