Opportunity
SAM #12363N26Q4188
USDA Forest Service Solicits Bat-Friendly Steel Gate Installation at Olympic National Forest Mine Adit
Buyer
USFS Stewardship Contracting Branch
Posted
July 03, 2026
Respond By
July 16, 2026
Identifier
12363N26Q4188
NAICS
238990
The USDA Forest Service Stewardship Contracting Branch is seeking bids for the Bear Gulch Post-Fire Adit Safety Closure project in Olympic National Forest, Mason County, WA. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Stewardship Contracting Branch - Project Scope: - Installation of a bat-friendly steel wildlife gate at a historical mine adit near Copper Creek trail #876 - Gate must be permanently anchored to bedrock, restrict human access, and allow bats and other wildlife to pass through - Minimum 5-inch spacing using square steel tube (1/8 or 3/16 inch thickness) - All waste and equipment must be removed after project completion - Required Deliverables: - Project Workplan with Health & Safety Plan (including underground work and emergency communications) - Installation of the wildlife gate (Portal Closure) - Work Report documenting equipment, materials, work performed, photographs, field notes, and recommendations - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are mandated, but the steel gate must meet the specified technical requirements - The opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 238990 - Firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period of approximately two months
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 12363N26Q4188 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Install a bat-friendly wildlife gate at the historical adit adjacent to the Copper Creek trail #876. Adequate closure of the adit would consist of installing “bat friendly” steel gate that is permanently anchored to the bedrock and restricts public access yet allowing ingress and egress for bats and other wildlife species that inhabit the mine feature.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238990 The small business size standard is $19 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.