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Pre-Solicitation Notice This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 �Pre-solicitation Notice� for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The USDA-Forest Service intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes will be requested under reference 1240LU27Q0008. 1. Notice Title and Type Pre-Solicitation Notice 2. Agency and Contracting Office Issuing Office: USDA Forest Service Intermountain 9 Office Address: 415 South Front Street, Townsend MT, 59644 Point of Contact: Alisha Knaub, alisha.knaub@usda.gov 3. Description of Requirement The electrical system in the Fernan RS snowmobile shed needs to be restored and upgraded in order to supply general electric supply and support an e-bike battery charging station, power light fixtures, and provide electric service for any tools and appliances needed for maintaining snowmobiles, ATVs, and e-bikes. The current source of power is unserviceable and will be bypassed with a new conduit stemming from the main distribution panel located approximately 130ft from the building with a new 4-circuit breaker box which will supply four new 120 volt, 20-amp outlets and the light fixtures currently installed. 4. NAICS Code The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M. 5. Set-Aside Information This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. 6. Tentative Dates RFQ Release to interested contractors: 11/10/2026 Anticipated Award Date: 11/30/2026 7. Project Location: 2502 E Sherman Ave Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 8. Period of Performance: Project is expected to begin approximately 12/01/2026 and completion date will be approximately 1/15/2027. 9. Price Range: Less than $25,000. 10. Contact Information Send your email notifying interest in project to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9 Attn: Alisha Knaub E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov Please include the name and number (Fernan RS Snowmobile Shed Electrical Project, 1240LU27Q0008) as the subject line of the email. Also include your companies UEI number in the email.
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