Opportunity

SAM #1240LS26Q0028

USDA Forest Service Solicits HVAC System Replacement for Tree Coolers at Libby Ranger District

Buyer

USFS CSA Intermountain Region 7

Posted

April 30, 2026

Respond By

May 18, 2026

Identifier

1240LS26Q0028

NAICS

238220, 811310

The USDA Forest Service is seeking small business vendors to replace HVAC systems for two tree coolers at the Libby Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest in Montana. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, CSA Intermountain 7 office - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of HVAC systems for two tree coolers - Includes evaporator fans and all necessary refrigeration materials - Total quantity: 2 complete HVAC system replacements - Requirements: - Project is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - Vendors must be registered in SAM as small businesses under the specified NAICS code - All technical requirements and specifications are detailed in the Statement of Work and Equipment List - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are mentioned; open to any qualified manufacturer meeting requirements - Notable Details: - Work will be performed at a federal facility (Libby Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest) - Opportunity is focused on upgrading outdated and inefficient cooling equipment for tree storage - No part numbers or proprietary solutions specified, allowing for a range of commercial HVAC solutions

Description

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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1240LS26Q0028 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for replacing HVAC systems for two tree coolers located at the Libby Ranger District on the Kootenai National Forest. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 811310 The small business size standard is $12.5 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

VENDORS ARE ADVISED TO UPDATE THEIR SAM REGISTRATION TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE A SMALL BUSINESS UNDER THE NAICS CODE FOR THIS PROCUREMENT.

This project is to replace the HVAC systems for two tree coolers located at the Libby Ranger District on the Kootenai National Forest. Both tree coolers have dated HVAC systems that cannot be easily repaired and do not meet modern energy efficiency standards. The goal of this project is to provide fully functioning tree cooler HVAC systems with associated evaporator fans and necessary materials for the refrigeration system. See Attachment 2 – Statement of Work for a complete list of requirements.

It is anticiapted that work can begin 7/1.  

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