GAOA Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Phase 1
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1240BH26Q0007
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Juneau, Alaska, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting construction services for renovation of the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) in Juneau, Alaska, under Solicitation Number 1240BH26Q0007. The work encompasses deferred maintenance and facility improvements including mechanical room renovation with electric boiler installation, removal of fuel oil heating systems and tanks, LED lighting upgrades, stone masonry repointing (approximately 9,400 square feet), flooring replacement, electrical distribution system upgrades to 480Y/277V, and an optional office addition (approximately 420 square feet). Contractors must demonstrate relevant experience with at least two similar projects completed within the last six years in coastal Southeast or Southcentral Alaska, with detailed resumes required for the Project Manager and Site Superintendent. The Government will evaluate quotations based on three factors: key personnel qualifications and experience, relevant past performance projects, and the detailed approach to performing work including equipment delivery methods, debris disposal procedures, construction sequencing, quality control management, and project schedule. Critical deadlines include March 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST for submission of technical questions, March 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST for proposal submissions (extended to March 26, 2026, per Amendment 2), with a virtual pre-bid conference held on March 3, 2026.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $45 million, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete for this award. No incumbent contractor information is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract value is less than $4 million for base work with optional items available, structured as a firm fixed-price award with monthly progress payments. The period of performance runs from April 20, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with completion required by January 31, 2027, during which the facility will operate as a public visitor center from April 24 through October 6, 2026, requiring all work to maintain public access to designated areas. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the contractor required to commence work within 14 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. The work location is at 6000 Glacier Spur Road, Juneau, Alaska, with submission of all proposals required via email to janet.paul@usda.gov, including Schedule of Items, Response to Evaluation Criteria with Past Performance Form, executed Bid Guarantee documentation, and acknowledgement of solicitation amendments.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
3/11/26 SAM Update: Uploading of Amendment #2, see two (2) new attachments. Please note that original Attachment 8 is removed in its entirety and replaced with the document titled: Amendment 2 - Attachment 8 - MGVC Supporting Docs - PDF Portfolio. Any changes are noted within responses to RFI ID's 13 - 24.
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3/4/26 SAM Update: Uploading of Amendment #1, see attachments.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240BH26Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for construction work involving renovation of the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) and upgrades to the existing electrical service at the facility.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220. The Product Service Code is Z2QA. The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
PLEASE REVIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS 1 - 8. If you choose to provide a response to this solicitation, submit the following documents via email to janet.paul@usda.gov, no hard-copy originals are required:
- Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items
- Attachment 4 – Response to Evaluation Criteria (including Attachment 6 – Past Performance Form)
- Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney)
- Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any) via signed SF-30(s) with your offer
Please note that Attachment 8 is a PDF Portfolio document containing multiple supporting attachments, this file must be opened in the desktop version of adobe acrobat.
A virtual pre-bid/pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Please see Attachment 3, page 8 of 9 for additional information.
Please note: Questions shall be submitted via email to janet.paul@usda.gov due no later than: March 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm PST. This will ensure enough time to respond via an Amendment after the virtual conference and before the solicitation period ends, i.e. March 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm PST. Please include the solicitation name and number in the subject line of the email.
Update #2 ·
3/4/26 SAM Update: Uploading of Amendment #1, see attachments.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240BH26Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for construction work involving renovation of the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) and upgrades to the existing electrical service at the facility.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220. The Product Service Code is Z2QA. The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
PLEASE REVIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS 1 - 8. If you choose to provide a response to this solicitation, submit the following documents via email to janet.paul@usda.gov, no hard-copy originals are required:
- Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items
- Attachment 4 – Response to Evaluation Criteria (including Attachment 6 – Past Performance Form)
- Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney)
- Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any) via signed SF-30(s) with your offer
Please note that Attachment 8 is a PDF Portfolio document containing multiple supporting attachments, this file must be opened in the desktop version of adobe acrobat.
A virtual pre-bid/pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Please see Attachment 3, page 8 of 9 for additional information.
Please note: Questions shall be submitted via email to janet.paul@usda.gov due no later than: March 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm PST. This will ensure enough time to respond via an Amendment after the virtual conference and before the solicitation period ends, i.e. March 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm PST. Please include the solicitation name and number in the subject line of the email.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240BH26Q0007 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for construction work involving renovation of the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) and upgrades to the existing electrical service at the facility.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220. The Product Service Code is Z2QA. The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
PLEASE REVIEW ALL ATTACHMENTS 1 - 8. If you choose to provide a response to this solicitation, submit the following documents via email to janet.paul@usda.gov, no hard-copy originals are required:
- Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items
- Attachment 4 – Response to Evaluation Criteria (including Attachment 6 – Past Performance Form)
- Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney)
- Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any) via signed SF-30(s) with your offer
Please note that Attachment 8 is a PDF Portfolio document containing multiple supporting attachments, this file must be opened in the desktop version of adobe acrobat.
A virtual pre-bid/pre-proposal conference will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Please see Attachment 3, page 8 of 9 for additional information.
Please note: Questions shall be submitted via email to janet.paul@usda.gov due no later than: March 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm PST. This will ensure enough time to respond via an Amendment after the virtual conference and before the solicitation period ends, i.e. March 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm PST. Please include the solicitation name and number in the subject line of the email.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| GAOA Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Phase 1 | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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