Quemado Ranger District Furnace Replacement Gila National Forest
ID: 127EAV26Q0017Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 5Albuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (N045)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ae3df9f8e50643a39e4b18e6420bccea/view
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    The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is soliciting quotes for the Quemado Ranger District Furnace Replacement project located in Gila National Forest, New Mexico. This procurement involves replacing an existing gas furnace with a new 90,000 BTU efficient downflow gas furnace, which includes tasks such as procurement, demolition, removal, disposal, delivery, installation, connection, and reconnection of the unit and its associated components. The project is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 238220, with an estimated performance period from February 2, 2026, to April 1, 2026. Interested contractors must submit their proposals by January 19, 2026, and direct any questions to Shavera Leveille at shavera.leveille@usda.gov by January 14, 2026. All bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for the award.

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    260106 127EAV26Q0017 (1161551) SF 1449 Quemado RD Replace Furnace Gila NF.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is soliciting quotes for the Quemado Ranger District Furnace Replacement project in Gila National Forest, New Mexico. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238220 ($19M size standard). The project involves replacing an existing gas furnace with a 90,000 BTU efficient downflow gas furnace, including procurement, demolition, removal, disposal, delivery, installation, connection, and reconnection of the unit and its appurtenances. The estimated period of performance is February 2, 2026, to April 1, 2026. Proposals are due by January 19, 2026, and questions by January 14, 2026, both to shavera.leveille@usda.gov. Evaluation factors include technical capability, past performance, and price, with a firm-fixed-price contract awarded to the most advantageous offer. Contractors must be registered in SAM.
    Attachment-03 Photos 127EAV26Q0017 (1161551) Quemado RD Front Office Furnance Gila NF.pdf
    The document appears to be a label or specification sheet for a Lennox Elite Series mechanical unit, likely a heating, cooling, or refrigeration system, from RIM COUNTRY MECHANICAL INC. The file includes a model number (M/N: GHR2604/5-100-4) and a serial number (S/N: 5899A 41235). It also contains information in French, indicating it is
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