SUF Seagull Guard Station Industry Input
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA EAST 13Atlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES (5450)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4188df4d8b274167a16d8202878cf934/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking industry input for the Seagull Guard Station Bunkhouse Replacement Project located in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The objective is to gather insights and technical recommendations for constructing a new prefabricated modular six-bedroom bunkhouse, which is essential for supporting wildland firefighting operations in a remote area of the Superior National Forest. This initiative aims to identify potential construction challenges and gather vendor interest ahead of a formal contract solicitation anticipated in early 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses to the attached questionnaire by January 24, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Kevin Brown at kevin.brown2@usda.gov.

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    Kevin Brown
    kevin.brown2@usda.gov
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    _Questionnaire - Seagull Guard Station Bunkhouse Project.pdf
    The Special Notice Questionnaire Form for the Seagull Guard Station Bunkhouse Replacement Project seeks input from industry vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to inform market research and project planning. Respondents are invited to provide their company information, suggestions, and technical responses regarding the construction project's feasibility. Key areas of inquiry include recommendations for cost-effective construction processes, preferred building modules for transportation, foundation types for modular buildings, options for energy-efficient systems, considerations for seasonal use and winterization, and budgetary guidance for potential sprinkler system installation. The deadline for submissions is January 24, 2025, emphasizing that this notice is part of a market research effort and not a formal contract solicitation. This initiative illustrates the Forest Service's commitment to ensuring effective project execution through stakeholder engagement and information gathering.
    _Special Notice - Seagull Guard Station Bunkhouse Project.pdf
    The Special Notice for the Seagull Guard Station Bunkhouse Replacement Project seeks industry insights and technical recommendations concerning the construction of a new prefabricated modular bunkhouse. Located in a remote area of the Superior National Forest, the existing bunkhouse, critical for wildland firefighting operations, is deteriorating and set for replacement with a new six-bedroom facility. The initiative aims to address construction challenges that may arise due to the site's isolation and to ascertain vendor interest ahead of a contract solicitation expected in early 2025. Interested parties are requested to complete a questionnaire by January 24, 2025, to improve planning and gather valuable information for efficient project implementation. The document comprises background project details, a project schedule, and several attached exhibits, including site plans and images of similar bunkhouse projects. Notably, this Special Notice is solely for market research purposes and does not imply a commitment for contract awarding.
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