Sawbill Lake Seaplane Dock

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks quotation for procurement of a new floating dock at Sawbill Lake, Superior National Forest, with proposals due September 7 and questions and answers posted August 31. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees; small business nonmanufacturers authorized to sell products meeting "Made in America" requirements and registered with sam.gov are eligible.

Place of performance is Tofte, Minnesota 55615, with delivery to Superior National Forest, Duluth, Minnesota. The dock must feature a modular "T" configuration with a main walkway of 32–40 feet and a 32–40-foot top section positioned at least 40 feet from shore, secured by heavy-duty chains to shore with zero vertical pilings. Individual sections measure 8–9 feet wide by 8–10 feet long, each supporting a minimum 2,000 pounds, and detach entirely for winter removal. Cleats for vessel mooring must be spaced at one-cleat-minimum intervals every 8 feet along the front edge. Installation is not required or permitted; the contractor must demonstrate to government personnel how components fit together. Access is severely constrained—the road accommodates only small vehicles such as canoe trailers with long-bed pickups.

The NAICS code is 336612 (Boat Building); PSC is 1945 (Pontoons and Floating Docks). Delivery is FOB destination, with 90 days after receipt of order (ARO), and award anticipated by October 1. Performance extends from October 1 through December 31. The solicitation is issued as Standard Form 1449 under FAR Part 12 and incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. The acquisition is designated a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The contract structure is firm fixed price. Contracting officer is Nicole D. Scott; information contact is Joshua Franks, 530-214-0154.