Barillas Peak & Encino Vista Lookout Tower…

Solicitation127EAX26Q0069

BuyerAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Notice typeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

PostedSeptember 11, 2026

Response deadlineOctober 12, 2026

Place of performanceSanta Fe, New Mexico, 87508, USA

ClassificationNAICS 236220 · PSC Z1JZ

Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 127EAX26Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the design, removal and replacement of the Barillas Lookout Tower cab with a new cab and lighting protection system. An optional bid item for the Encino Vista Lookout Tower is to replace/install a brand-new comprehensive lightning protection system. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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Department / agencyAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tierFOREST SERVICE

Contracting officeUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 7

Office addressAlbuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryRichard Ortegarichard.ortega@usda.gov

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