Fernan RS Timber Bay Heater Replacement
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1240LU26Q0113
- Agency
- Forest Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- Coeur d Alene, Idaho 83814, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
USDA Forest Service Intermountain 9 is preparing to solicit a heating system replacement for timber paint storage at its Coeur d'Alene, Idaho facility, with RFQ release on August 7, 2026 and anticipated award on August 28, 2026. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
The project involves replacement of a failed electric heat sheetrock system with a 45,000 BTU gas heater and thermostat controls in building 2232 at Fernan Ranger Station, 2502 E Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814. The heating system maintains paint storage temperatures above 50 Fahrenheit year-round for specialized tree marking paint used in USFS timber harvesting operations. Scope includes gas heater and thermostat installation, electrical wiring from the existing circuit breaker box, gas line plumbing from existing gas infrastructure, and delivery of operation and service manuals. Work must be completed within 30 business days of Notice to Proceed.
NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) applies, with a $19 million small business size standard. Estimated contract value is less than $25,000. Performance begins approximately October 1, 2026, and concludes 120 days after Notice to Proceed. Offerors must be registered in SAM. Interested vendors should email Daniel Franco at Daniel.franco@usda.gov with subject line "Fernan Timber Bay Heater 1240LU26Q0113" to notify interest.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
08/03/2026 Correction: Changes anticipated award date from 08/07/2026 to 08/28/2026.
This is a Pre-Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only Pre-solicitation.
1. Notice Title and Type
Pre-Solicitation Notice
2. Agency and Contracting Office
Issuing Office: USDA Forest Service Intermountain 9
Office Address: 415 South Front Street, Townsend MT, 59644
Point of Contact: Daniel Franco, Daniel.franco@usda.gov
3. Description of Requirement
The USFS timber management program relies on specialized tree marking paint that contains a tracer element used to mark timber during timber harvesting operations. The temperature of the designated paint storage area must be kept above 50° Fahrenheit year-round to ensure the integrity of the paint. The current heating system is electric heat sheetrock that was damaged and no longer fully functional.
4. NAICS Code
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M.
5. Set-Aside Information
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
6. Tentative Dates
RFQ Release: 08/07/2026
Anticipated Award Date: 08/28/2026
7. Project Location:
2502 E Sherman Ave
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
8. Period of Performance:
Project is expected to begin approximately 10/1/2026 – End date 120 days after Notice to Proceed has been issued.
9. Price Range:
Less than $25,000.
10. Contact Information
Send your email notifying interest in project to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9
Attn: Daniel Franco
E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov
Please include the name and number (Fernan Timber Bay Heater 1240LU26Q0113) as the subject line of the email.
An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, for the requirement to maintain SAM registration during performance and through final payment).
Update #1 ·
This is a Pre-Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only Pre-solicitation.
1. Notice Title and Type
Pre-Solicitation Notice
2. Agency and Contracting Office
Issuing Office: USDA Forest Service Intermountain 9
Office Address: 415 South Front Street, Townsend MT, 59644
Point of Contact: Daniel Franco, Daniel.franco@usda.gov
3. Description of Requirement
The USFS timber management program relies on specialized tree marking paint that contains a tracer element used to mark timber during timber harvesting operations. The temperature of the designated paint storage area must be kept above 50° Fahrenheit year-round to ensure the integrity of the paint. The current heating system is electric heat sheetrock that was damaged and no longer fully functional.
4. NAICS Code
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M.
5. Set-Aside Information
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
6. Tentative Dates
RFQ Release: 08/07/2026
Anticipated Award Date: 08/07/2026
7. Project Location:
2502 E Sherman Ave
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
8. Period of Performance:
Project is expected to begin approximately 10/1/2026 – End date 120 days after Notice to Proceed has been issued.
9. Price Range:
Less than $25,000.
10. Contact Information
Send your email notifying interest in project to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9
Attn: Daniel Franco
E-mail: Daniel.franco@usda.gov
Please include the name and number (Fernan Timber Bay Heater 1240LU26Q0113) as the subject line of the email.
An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation and at time of award (see FAR clause 52.204-13, System for Award Management Maintenance, for the requirement to maintain SAM registration during performance and through final payment).
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 0- Presolicitation.docx | DOCX document |
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