Opportunity

SAM #1240LT26Q0134

Hybrid Solar and Generator Electrical Upgrades for Remote Guard Stations

Buyer

USFS CSA Intermountain Region 8

Posted

August 14, 2026

Respond By

September 11, 2026

Identifier

1240LT26Q0134

NAICS

238210, 237130

This opportunity from the USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, seeks hybrid electrical improvements at Shake Creek and Big Smoky Guard Stations in Idaho. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region (CSA Intermountain 8, Sawtooth National Forest, Fairfield Ranger District) - Key contacts: Contract Specialist Tony Taylor, COR Braidy Richins - Scope of Work: - Installation of solar systems to supplement existing standalone generators, with generators serving as backup - Includes battery storage, Flexware system setup, pole-mounted solar arrays, and associated electrical infrastructure - Site preparation, earthwork, conduit and wiring installation, grounding, and quality control - Option items include demolition, generator and pad installation, and expansion of solar arrays - Products/Services Requested: - Flexware and connections to existing equipment (1 lump sum per site) - Arrays and mounting with feeders (1 lump sum per site) - Batteries and balance of system (1 lump sum per site) - Generator and pad (option item, 1 lump sum) - Demolition (option item, 1 lump sum) - Mobilization (1 lump sum per site) - Unique Requirements: - Integration of solar power with generator backup for remote guard stations - All work must meet detailed materials and installation standards, including concrete work, electrical components, and identification systems - Future expansion functionality for PV arrays - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; all detailed requirements and specifications are in attachments - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 238210

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 1240LT26Q0134 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the installation of a solar system to supplement a standalone generator, using the generator as a backup system at the Shake Creek Guard Station and the Big Smoky Guard Station, both of which are located in the Fairfield Ranger District. These guard stations are located in Elmore county and Camas county respectively.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210 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.

See attachments for more information.

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