CRITICAL HOUSING MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION AT LOWMAN COMPOUND, BOISE NATL FOREST (GAOA)
ID: 1240LT25R0047Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEBoise National ForestBOISE, ID, 83709, USA

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS (Z2FZ)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d78535ae17424514b90c7ed7e6882056/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is preparing to solicit proposals for a construction project focused on critical housing maintenance at the Lowman Compound in Boise National Forest, Idaho. This project involves remodeling six buildings and is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with an estimated value ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. The procurement will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process, evaluating technical proposals based on past performance, technical experience, and project management approach. Interested contractors must have an active registration on SAM.gov and are encouraged to express their interest and submit a Capability Statement to Mary Harding at mary.harding@usda.gov. A site visit is planned for the fall, with further details to be announced on SAM.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    MARY HARDING
    mary.harding@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Pre-Sol Synopsis Posted to SAM_24SEP2025.pdf
    This Sources Sought Synopsis / Pre-Solicitation Notice announces an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for construction requirements, specifically for remodeling six buildings in the Lowman Ranger District of the Boise National Forest, Idaho. The project's estimated value is between $250,000 and $500,000, and it is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside procurement. The RFP, expected around 15 days from the announcement, will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process, requiring both price and technical proposals. Technical evaluation factors include Past Performance, Technical Experience, and Technical/Project Management Approach. Interested offerors must have an active and updated SAM.gov registration to be considered for award. A site visit is planned for the fall, with details to be posted on SAM.gov.
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