Replace broken wooden boat docks with floating sectional boat docks

The USDA Forest Service is seeking to replace broken wooden boat docks with floating sectional boat docks at the East and West Boat Ramps in the Kincaid Recreation Area within the Kisatchie National Forest. The procurement requires floating docks with specific components including 4-foot handrails, plastic floating platforms, 4-foot wide aluminum gangways, and 4-6 posts, with delivery and installation services included. The floating docks must be constructed of durable materials capable of withstanding extreme environmental conditions such as heat, wind, and high water from storm events, while providing a safer alternative to the current deteriorating wooden structures that pose safety hazards from splinters, rot, and exposed nails. The solicitation documents indicate a 90-day delivery timeline after contract award, though the evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available materials. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by September 28, 2025, to the designated contracting officer at Kristina.m.taylor-thomas@usda.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238190 (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million, though no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The contract will replace two existing boat dock structures, with the current East dock measuring 30' x 76" and the West dock measuring 36' x 48", based on the existing dimensional specifications provided. Performance will take place at the Kincaid Recreation Area in Boyce, Louisiana, within the Calcasieu Ranger District, while contract administration will be handled by the USDA Forest Service Customer Service Advocate East 2 office located in Atlanta, Georgia. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation documentation, suggesting this may be an open competition for new dock installation services.