ALF Portal Sign Repair and Installation

SOL #: 12445526Q0007Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 13

Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Recreation Facilities (Non Building) (Z2PA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ed259e2ab0944502ab7038e1d4c7d8b1/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 8, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 17, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 20, 2026, 10:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service is seeking quotations for ALF Portal Sign Repair and Installation within the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for commercial construction services. The project involves the repair, replacement, and new construction of stone bases for portal signs. Quotes are due by February 13, 2026.

Opportunity Details

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items. The applicable NAICS code is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a small business size standard of $45 Million. The Product Service Code is Z2PA - Repair Or Alteration Of Recreation Facilities (Non Building).

Scope of Work

The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and transportation to repair and replace administrative portal signs. This includes installing new Government-provided signs, repairing existing signs, replacing deteriorated support posts, and re-installing mounting brackets. Specific tasks include:

Construction of one new informational sign stone base near the Pennsylvania/New York border.
Reconstruction of one recreation site sign stone base for the Dewdrop Campground.
Rehabilitation of up to nine existing stone sign bases across the Forest, involving cleaning, repointing mortar, and re-attaching loose stones.
Adherence to detailed technical specifications for cast-in-place concrete, stone masonry veneer, and masonry restoration/cleaning (per Attachment 3 Specifications).
Work locations are spread across Warren, McKean, Elk, and Forest Counties, PA, as detailed in Attachment 5 Map and Attachment 4 Drawings.
The Attachment 7 Schedule of Items lists base items (Mobilization, New PA/NY Stateline Portal, Dewdrop Campground Portal, Kinzua Dam Portal) and eight optional portal installations.

Contract & Submission

This is a commercial construction acquisition, with the Government intending to make one award. The overall period of performance is 180 days, with specific work items to be completed within 90 days by November 2, 2026. Prevailing wage rates apply as per Attachment 6 Wage Determination PA20260002.

Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. (Eastern).
Submission Method: Email quotes to kevin.brown2@usda.gov.
Offer Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt date.

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors include:

Price: Quotes must include pricing for all base and option items as requested in Attachment 7 Schedule of Items.
Technical Acceptability: Requires a detailed explanation of mason qualifications, a minimum of 3 years of restoration experience, and a list of similar completed projects. Key personnel requirements include a Site Superintendent, qualified Masons, and a Restoration Specialist with at least 5 years of experience.
Past Performance: May be evaluated using provided references, USDA contract history, and CPARS.
Process: Only the lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability and past performance; if unacceptable, the next lowest will be considered.