Fort Simcoe Multiple Building Life Safety Improvements
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Fort Simcoe Multiple Building Life Safety Improvements 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. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 1200 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves life safety improvements, specifically:
- Base Item 1: Door removal and wall construction in Building 117.
- Base Item 2: Installation of an egress turnstile in Building 156. The work must adhere to the latest versions of International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, as well as Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Standards. Specific licensing for electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm work is required. Detailed technical specifications and drawings are provided in attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- 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: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a size standard of $45M.
- Quotes Validity: 60 calendar days from the offer receipt date.
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
- Offers Due: April 30, 2026, at 1200 PM EDT.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical proposals will be rated as "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable," and only "Acceptable" proposals will be considered for award. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical Approach (Project Schedule)
- Demonstrated Prior Experience
- Price Schedule Offerors must submit pricing for all items and have an active registration in SAM.gov. No discussions are anticipated; award will be made on initial responses.
Site Visit & Questions
- Site Visit: A single site visit is scheduled for March 19, 2026, at 0900 PDT at 40 Abella Lane, White Swan, WA. Contractors must RSVP with the number of attendees at least 72 hours prior to George Calfrobe (george.calfrobe@usda.gov) and CC Nick Bartolomei (nicholas.bartolomei@usda.gov).
- Questions Due: Questions must be submitted via email by March 27, 2026, at 1200 EDT to Aaron Sanford (aaron.sanford@usda.gov) and Nick Bartolomei (nicholas.bartolomei@usda.gov). Include the solicitation name and number in the subject line.
Submission Details
Offers must be submitted via email to nicholas.bartolomei@usda.gov and ian.barnes@usda.gov by the due date.