Troubleshooting and repair of access control panels on the Superior National Forest

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks troubleshooting and repair of access control panels at the Kawishiwi Ranger District on the Superior National Forest, with quotations due October 30, 2026, by 1:00 PM Central Time and questions due October 27, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is Ely, Minnesota. The work involves three non-functioning entrances—two exterior doors equipped with Schlage ENGAGE CTE Controllers with wall-mounted credential readers and push bar electric exit devices, and one interior door with a LEMS wireless mortise lock. All three entrances currently fail to transmit access via key fob even after factory default reset and commissioning; neither exterior nor interior units connect to Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, management, and supervision. Work must be completed within 90 days of contract award, performed Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. An on-site representative with authority to oversee daily operations is required, with 10 work days' advance notice to the Contracting Officer for any personnel changes. All work must comply with federal and state safety requirements and OSHA standards. The contractor is responsible for cleanup, debris disposal, and restoration.

The Period of Performance runs November 9, 2026, through January 11, 2027. This is a firm-fixed-price commercial items RFQ under NAICS 561621. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror with acceptable past performance and fair and reasonable price. The Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination for St. Louis County, Minnesota, specifies Electronics Technician work at $37.76 per hour plus $5.55 per hour health and welfare. Quotations must include a Schedule of Items with lump sum pricing, a technical approach narrative, and a completed Experience Questionnaire. Contracting Officer: Fay Chiappone, 218-382-2550; questions to fay.chiappone@usda.gov.