Wickersham dome trailhead sign bases

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office is soliciting quotes for two large and two small trailhead sign bases to be delivered to their Fairbanks District Office at 222 University Avenue. The solicitation (No. 140L6325Q0021) seeks metal kiosk infrastructure with specific technical specifications, including AWS-certified welding, steel frames meeting ASTM A36 or A588 standards, and expanded metal mesh panels. Quotes must be submitted electronically, by fax, or email to the Contracting Officer by April 30, 2025. The government will evaluate offers based on price and other factors, with the potential for multiple awards if deemed most advantageous. Offerors are required to comply with the Buy American Act and must review the Standard Form 1449 and solicitation provision 52.212-1 for comprehensive submission guidelines.

The procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses within the Sign Manufacturing NAICS category (339950), with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract will be awarded using FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a firm-fixed price agreement. Delivery of the sign bases is expected by May 30, 2025, to the BLM Alaska location in Fairbanks. The technical specifications detail precise fabrication requirements, including specific dimensional measurements for standard and small metal kiosks with expanded metal mesh panels mounted on steel frames. While no incumbent contractors are mentioned, the solicitation indicates a desire for high-quality, professionally fabricated trailhead infrastructure that meets stringent engineering and aesthetic standards. The product/service is classified under Product/Service Code 9640 for Iron and Steel Primary and Semifinished Products.