Opportunity
SAM #1240LU27Q0008
Electrical restoration and upgrades for the Fernan RS snowmobile shed
Buyer
Panhandle National Forest
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
November 09, 2026
Identifier
1240LU27Q0008
NAICS
238210
The USDA Forest Service is seeking electrical upgrades for the Fernan RS snowmobile shed to support facility power and equipment use. - Government buyer: USDA Forest Service; Idaho Panhandle National Forest; Intermountain 9 issuing office. Contact: Alisha Knaub. - Requested work: Restore and upgrade the shed’s electrical system, including approximately 130 feet of new conduit from the main distribution panel, one four-circuit breaker box, and four 120-volt, 20-amp outlets. Retain and supply power to the existing light fixtures. - Purpose: Provide general power, support an e-bike battery charging station, and power tools and appliances used to maintain snowmobiles, ATVs, and e-bikes. - OEMs and vendors: None named. - Notable requirements: 100% small-business set-aside; firm-fixed-price project. - Estimated value: Less than $25,000.
Description
Pre-Solicitation Notice
This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 “Pre-solicitation Notice” for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The USDA-Forest Service intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes will be requested under reference 1240LU27Q0008.
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: Alisha Knaub, alisha.knaub@usda.gov
3. Description of Requirement
The electrical system in the Fernan RS snowmobile shed needs to be restored and upgraded in order to supply general electric supply and support an e-bike battery charging station, power light fixtures, and provide electric service for any tools and appliances needed for maintaining snowmobiles, ATVs, and e-bikes. The current source of power is unserviceable and will be bypassed with a new conduit stemming from the main distribution panel located approximately 130ft from the building with a new 4-circuit breaker box which will supply four new 120 volt, 20-amp outlets and the light fixtures currently installed.
4. NAICS Code
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation 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 to interested contractors: 11/10/2026 Anticipated Award Date: 11/30/2026
7. Project Location:
2502 E Sherman Ave Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
8. Period of Performance:
Project is expected to begin approximately 12/01/2026 and completion date will be approximately 1/15/2027.
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: Alisha Knaub
E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov
Please include the name and number (Fernan RS Snowmobile Shed Electrical Project, 1240LU27Q0008) as the subject line of the email. Also include your companies UEI number in the email.