USDA Forest Service - Hebgen Lake District Office Network Cabling and IT Room Improvements

The USDA Forest Service seeks network cabling and IT room improvements at its Hebgen Lake Ranger District Office in West Yellowstone, Montana, with quotations due November 12, 2026, and questions due October 15. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement under NAICS code 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, with a $19 million size standard.

Place of performance is West Yellowstone, Montana (331 U.S. 191, Gallatin Road). The project requires installation of a complete IT infrastructure including a 4-by-8-foot fire-rated plywood backboard, a wall-mounted IT cabinet (one of three specified sizes), copper telecommunications grounding with bonding to building systems, a dedicated 120VAC 20-amp AC circuit with UPS, an 8-outlet power distribution unit, and 51 new Category 6 structured cabling runs with Level III certification testing and labeling throughout a 122-by-36-foot building. Approximately two-thirds of cabling runs are located in crawl space. The Statement of Work references included ADI Guidelines for typical installations requiring minimum five years' experience in structured cabling systems, state licensure, BICSI certification for fiber work, and authorization as approved end-to-end solution installers. Prevailing wage rates apply under Montana General Decision Number MT20260033, with rates by trade classification ranging from $14.10 to $67.61 hourly plus fringe benefits.

The project magnitude is under $25,000 on a firm fixed-price basis. Period of performance runs from November 12, 2026, through January 15, 2027, with delivery required within 7 days after award (FOB Destination). Evaluation is based on price (fair and reasonable), relevant experience (scope, size, complexity alignment rated Very Relevant through Not Relevant), and past performance on five reference contracts from the preceding five years (Federal, State, Local, or Commercial customers). Award will be made to the offeror representing best value without formal tradeoff procedures. Amendment 0001, issued October 20, extended the quote deadline to November 12 and revised the period of performance; offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment with their quotation.