Flaming Gorge NRA Water and WW System Repair
ID: 124LT24SS0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

PSC

UTILITIES- WATER (S114)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/402bfb0409814ed299a8ae71b0145063/view
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    Description

    Sources Sought AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF (sub-tier: FOREST SERVICE) is conducting market research for the Flaming Gorge NRA Water and WW System Repair. This procurement is for repairing the water and wastewater system at Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The United States Forest Service is seeking parties with the resources and interest in supporting this requirement. The NAICS code assigned to this acquisition is 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. Interested parties are requested to submit their capability information by February 15, 2024.

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    Brenda Simmons
    brenda.simmons@usda.gov
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