Bearlodge Ranger District Office Furnace Replacement

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to remove and replace two furnaces at the Bearlodge Ranger District Office in the Black Hills National Forest, located in Sundance, Wyoming. The solicitation (Number 1282B125Q0020) requires the removal of two existing dysfunctional furnaces and installation of two new units: one 120 MBH and one 100 MBH propane gas furnace. Vendors must submit a technical proposal of no more than 5 pages, detailing their work plan and schedule, along with a signed Standard Form 1449 and completed Schedule of Items. The government will evaluate quotes using a best value approach, considering both the technical approach and price, with the intent to make an award without discussions. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Mark Charpentier by 5:00 PM Mountain Time on April 10, 2025, with a contract period of performance from April 21, 2025, to May 30, 2025.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333415 for Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. Interested contractors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and the ability to work within specified business hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday and Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Tuesday - Thursday). While no specific budget range is mentioned, the project involves precise technical specifications including 80% efficiency furnaces with electric pilot ignition and LP conversion kits. The site is a 7,254 square foot district office building constructed in 1992, and contractors can schedule site visits by calling 307-283-1361 to view the existing furnaces and take measurements. Key deliverables include a proposed project plan within five business days of contract award and an Operating and Maintenance Manual upon project completion.