Fort Simcoe Multiple Building Life Safety Improvements
SOL #: 12441926Q0024Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC EAST
Washington, DC, 202500001, United States
Place of Performance
White Swan, WA
NAICS
Other Building Finishing Contractors (238390)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Construction And Building Materials (J056)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 13, 2026, 4:00 AM
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 soliciting proposals for Fort Simcoe Multiple Building Life Safety Improvements (Solicitation #12441926Q0024) at the Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center in White Swan, Washington. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to update doors and egress turnstiles in Buildings B117 and B156. Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offers are due by April 13, 2026, at 1200 EDT.
Scope of Work
The project focuses on life safety improvements, specifically:
- Base Item 1: Door removal and wall construction in Building B117 (Education Building).
- Base Item 2: Installation of an egress turnstile in Building B156 (Food Service/Culinary Arts Building). The work includes adherence to International Code Council (ICC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards, and requires specific licensing for electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm work. Detailed architectural drawings and specifications are provided in attachments.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ).
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238390 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a $19M size standard).
- Place of Performance: Fort Simcoe Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center, 40 Abella Lane, White Swan, WA 98952.
- Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Wage Determination: Applicable wage rates and fringe benefits for construction trades in Washington State (King County) are provided in Attachment 4.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors:
- Technical Approach (Project Schedule)
- Demonstrated Prior Experience
- Price Schedule
- Technical proposals will be rated "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable." Only "Acceptable" proposals will be considered for award.
- No discussions are anticipated; award will be made based on initial responses.
- Offerors must hold prices for 180 calendar days.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Key Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: March 19, 2026, at 0900 PDT. Location: 40 Abella Lane, White Swan, WA. RSVP required 72 hours prior to George Calfrobe (george.calfrobe@usda.gov) and CC Nick Bartolomei (nicholas.bartolomei@usda.gov).
- Questions Due: March 27, 2026, at 1200 EDT. Submit via email to Aaron Sanford (aaron.sanford@usda.gov) and Nick Bartolomei (nicholas.bartolomei@usda.gov). Include solicitation name and number in the subject line.
- Offers Due: April 13, 2026, at 1200 EDT. Submit via email to nicholas.bartolomei@usda.gov and ian.barnes@usda.gov.
- Primary Contact: Nicholas Bartolomei (nicholas.bartolomei@usda.gov, 207-770-5808).
People
Points of Contact
Nicholas BartolomeiPRIMARY
Ian BarnesSECONDARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 13, 2026