SAM #1240LU26Q0113

USDA Forest Service Seeks Installation of 45k BTU Gas Heater at Fernan RS Facility

The USDA Forest Service Intermountain Zone 9 is seeking a contractor to replace and upgrade the heating system at the Fernan RS facility in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Intermountain 9 - Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9 - Scope of Work: - Remove damaged electric heat sheetrock system - Install a new 45,000 BTU gas heater unit with thermostat controls in building 2232 - Provide electrical wiring from the circuit breaker box to the new heater - Plumb gas lines from existing gas supply to the new unit - Deliver operation and maintenance documentation for all installed features - Products/Services Requested: - Gas heater unit (45k BTU) - Thermostat controls - Electrical wiring and gas plumbing services - Operation and maintenance manuals - Quantities: - 1 gas heater unit installation - 1 set of electrical wiring - 1 set of gas plumbing - 1 set of documentation - Notable Requirements: - Heating system must maintain paint storage area above 50°F year-round - Project is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) - Estimated contract value is under $25,000 - Location: 2502 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID - Specialized requirement to protect tree marking paint for timber management operations - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are specified in the solicitation.

Description

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).

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