Tatanka Hotshot Based Siding Replacement in the Black Hills National Forest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region is seeking a contractor to complete the removal of existing wood siding and replacement with steel siding on two buildings at the Tatanka Hotshots Base in the Black Hills National Forest, South Dakota. The scope of work encompasses the removal and replacement of siding, soffits, fascia, trim, weather barriers, and insulation, as well as the removal and replacement of exterior light fixtures and minor painting of metal exterior doors on both the 6,300 gross square foot Quarters building and the 332 gross square foot Pumphouse. Contractors must supply all labor, materials, equipment, utilities, and delivery necessary to complete the project. Evaluation will be based on three factors: Experience and Past Performance, Technical Approach (including a detailed 2-4 page explanation and construction schedule with three previous similar projects documented), and Price, with award made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. Both performance and payment bonds at 100% of the original contract award price are required within 10 calendar days after award. Questions must be submitted by April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, and quotations are due April 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time via email to erick.plamann@usda.gov. Site visits were scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time and March 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM Mountain Time at 12266 Tatanka Drive, Custer, South Dakota.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 238170 (Siding Contractors) and a size standard of $19 million. The estimated work magnitude is between $100,000 and $250,000, with performance scheduled from April 30, 2026, through November 15, 2026, allowing approximately 199 calendar days for completion. The project is located at an elevation of approximately 5,600 feet above mean sea level in Custer, South Dakota, with accessibility limited to the May through September window and moderate snowfall occurring from October through April. Prevailing wage rates apply per the Department of Labor determination for Custer County, South Dakota, with wage rates varying by craft classification ranging from $10.91 base rate plus fringe for laborers to $38.47 base rate plus $24.68 fringe for sprinkler fitters. No incumbent contractors are identified, and the Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if determined to be in its best interest.