Green Mountain National Forest Elevator Inspection and Maintenance

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region is seeking a contractor to provide elevator inspection and maintenance services for the Green Mountain National Forest through solicitation RFQ 12444325Q0038. This procurement falls under NAICS code 811310 for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance, specifically targeting mechanical power transmission equipment maintenance services. The solicitation has been amended twice, with the most recent amendment providing a question and answer document and extending the proposal submission deadline. The original due date of August 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST was subsequently extended to August 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST, allowing contractors additional time to prepare and submit their proposals. The procurement includes a wage determination document (2015-4139) indicating prevailing wage requirements will apply to the work. Contractors who have already submitted proposals are permitted to revise their submissions if desired under the extended timeline.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business concerns. The work will be performed in Mendon, Vermont 05701, indicating the elevator systems requiring inspection and maintenance are located within the Green Mountain National Forest facilities in that area. The solicitation package includes a Schedule of Items and Statement of Work that detail the specific requirements and scope of services needed. Standard government contracting forms SF 1449 and SF 30 are included in the documentation package, suggesting this may be structured as a simplified acquisition or modification to existing contract vehicles. The Forest Service has provided a comprehensive question and answer document to address contractor inquiries and clarify requirements. No incumbent contractor information or specific contract values are disclosed in the available solicitation summary, though the wage determination attachment suggests the work involves skilled labor subject to prevailing wage requirements.