CON ENG Bearlodge Shop Sewer Repair

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform sewer repair work at the Bearlodge location. This pre-solicitation notice indicates an upcoming solicitation for water and sewer line construction services, specifically focused on repairing existing sewer infrastructure. The contract falls under NAICS category 237110 for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of Y1ND for Construction of Sewage and Waste Facilities. While detailed evaluation criteria are not yet specified, contractors should prepare for a comprehensive review of technical capabilities, past performance, and compliance with federal construction standards. The pre-solicitation was posted on December 24, 2024, with a due date of December 24, 2025, providing potential bidders with a full year to prepare their proposals.

The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, which means only small businesses are eligible to compete for this contract. This restriction ensures that smaller enterprises have a dedicated opportunity to secure federal infrastructure work with the Forest Service. Although specific budget ranges or contract values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, similar federal infrastructure repair projects typically range from $100,000 to $500,000. The geographical scope appears limited to the Bearlodge area, suggesting a localized project with potentially complex terrain or environmental considerations. Interested small businesses should closely monitor the official solicitation, which will be posted following this pre-solicitation notice, to obtain precise details about project specifications, submission requirements, and exact scope of work.