Quemado Ranger District Furnace Replacement Gila National Forest

Project ID: 127EAV26Q0017 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	USFS Region 5: Pacific Southwest Region
Deadline	01/20/26
Posted	01/08/26
Estimated Value	$12,000 - $35,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC	N045 - Installation Of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment
Location	Quemado, NM 87829 United States

Description

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Summary

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 dated October 1, 2025. This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors with a Small Business Size Standard of $19.0M. - Questions: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to shavera.leveille@usda.gov no later than 1700 MST January 14, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email.

Deadline for Responses

1700 MST January 19, 2026

Estimated Period of Performance

February 2, 2026-April 1, 2026.

Basis for Award

The Government will award a firm fixed price contract to the offeror responsible whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be the most advantageous to the Government. The evaluation will be made based on the offer that is capable of successfully fulfilling the requirements in accordance with the attached SOW listed in Section C to the Government's approval and acceptance. Vendors shall complete the table in Section B-Schedule of Items with their offered pricing. Vendors shall submit a quote with Firm Fixed pricing to include a technical capability statement. Failure to provide adequate information for technical subfactors a & b will result in the offer not being placed in the eligibility group of technically acceptable, which will remove the offer from further consideration. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability. Offerors are instructed to provide information to demonstrate capability to perform gas furnace installation services to include procurement, demolition, removal, disposal, delivery, installation, connection and reconnection. - Evaluation factors and significant subfactors that establish the requirements of acceptability shall be set forth in the solicitation. - Tradeoffs are not permitted. - Offers are evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using non-cost/price factors.

Selection Process

The Government will perform a comparative evaluation of quotes based on the following factors and subfactors: Technical Capability

Factor 1

Technical Capability Technical Capability shall be submitted in the form of a statement or document that demonstrates the contractor's capability to perform the work to meet or exceed the requirements of this solicitation. In order to meet the Technical Capability Requirements, offers shall address the following factors: Factor a - tools, equipment, training, and general business practices should be developed in the statement or document to satisfy an evaluation panel that you the contractor has a level of technical capability that meets or exceeds the requirements to perform this work. Factors b - Provide specific information to gain a better understanding of the requirements to include procurement, demolition, removal, disposal, delivery, installation, connection and reconnection of a Lennox ML196DF090XE48CK 90,000 BTU Gas Furnace or approved equivalent that documents and addresses your firm's experience and capability. You may provide your own drawings, illustrations, documents, or photos to support your capability to perform the work.

Past Performance

Provide a list of similar projects within the last 3 years that demonstrate the contractor's capability to perform the subfactors in the technical requirements. Past performance is necessary for the Contracting Officer to determine if the contractor has the experience necessary to perform the work. Each reference shall include: Project title and location. -Dollar value and period of performance -Description of work performed and results achieved. -Customer point of contact (name, phone, and email). -CPARS or reference letter, if available. The Government reserves the right to contact any references or other known clients for verification. Price Offerors shall complete the pricing schedule in Section B for all CLINs. Provide unit pricing for Parts including: All materials/supplies including Lennox ML196DF090XE48C Gas Furnace, Condensate Line, LP kit, Insulated Metal Duct, Gas Line, Flue-PVC , along with labor category rates and any applicable discounts. Prices must be in U.S. dollars, rounded to two decimals.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA Forest Service solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for the award. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM. Points-of-contact for this Solicitation:

Shavera Leveille

Email: shavera.leveille@usda.gov Telephone: (912)463-3328

David Watson

Email: david.l.watson@usda.gov Telephone: (602) 225-5350

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, is issuing this solicitation for a firm-fixed price contract to replace a gas furnace at the Quemado Ranger District in Gila National Forest, New Mexico. The existing furnace in the front-office area is beyond repair and requires replacement to ensure proper heating for the ranger station. This procurement is set aside 100% for small businesses. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for all tasks related to the replacement of a 90,000 BTU Efficient Downflow Gas Furnace. This includes: procurement, demolition, removal and disposal of the existing gas furnace; delivery and installation of the new Lennox ML196DF090XE48CK or approved equivalent furnace; connection and reconnection of various components such as condensate line, LP kit, insulated metal duct, gas line final connection, and flue PVC. The contractor must also reconnect the AC condenser unit outside and perform operational tests to ensure that both the furnace and AC unit function correctly. A detailed report confirming completion and functionality must be provided, including testing results for safety and performance standards. Period of Performance February 2, 2026 - April 1, 2026 Place of Performance Quemado Ranger District-U.S. Forest Service, 3 Lyle Loop Quemado, NM 87829

Contacts

Contact name	Shavera Leveille
Contact email	shavera.leveille@usda.gov
Contact phone	(912) 463-3328
Secondary contact name	David Watson
Secondary contact email	david.l.watson@usda.gov
Secondary contact phone	(602) 225-5350