IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FOREST - Fernan RS Snowmobile Shed Electrical Project

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.