GAOA LCIC Lighting Upgrades Helena National Forest
SOL #: 1240LU26Q0053Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
Helena National Forest
HELENA, MT, 59601, United States
Place of Performance
Great Falls, MT
NAICS
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)
PSC
Construction Of Recreational Buildings (Y1FB)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 31, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 30, 2026, 6:00 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, Helena National Forest is soliciting quotes for GAOA LCIC Lighting Upgrades at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls, Montana. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the replacement of interior lighting fixtures and controls. The acquisition is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under FAR Part 12. Quotes are due by April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
This project involves the comprehensive replacement of interior lighting fixtures and controls at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center. Key requirements include:
- Replacement of track lighting and controls for exhibit hall areas.
- Replacement of theatre stair lights with LED tape lighting.
- Replacement/retrofit of lighting in offices and other back-of-house areas with LED fixtures and occupancy sensors.
- Detailed technical specifications are provided in "Attachment 3_Specifications_LCIC lighting.pdf", covering general requirements, electrical work, and specific lighting components.
- Architectural and electrical drawings, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, lighting schedules, and luminaire schedules, are available in "Attachment 4 Drawings_LCIC lighting.pdf".
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Project Magnitude: $500,000 - $1,000,000
- Period of Performance: January 1, 2027, to April 30, 2027
- Delivery Date: March 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45.0M size standard.
- Place of Performance: Great Falls, MT 59405, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: April 30, 2026, by 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM MT. Questions should be emailed to paula.sales@usda.gov and lisa.rakich@usda.gov.
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of quotations.
- Evaluation Factors: Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price.
- Requirements: Offerors must submit pricing for all base items and optional bid alternatives as detailed in "Attachment 2 Schedule of Items_SOW.docx". Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.
- Bonds: A Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee of 20% is required if the quote exceeds $150,000. Performance & Payment Bonds at 100% of the original contract price are required if the value exceeds $150,000, due 10 days after award.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT.
- Review: "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" contains applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
- Contact: Primary contact is Paula Sales (paula.sales@usda.gov); secondary contact is Lisa Rakich (lisa.rakich@usda.gov).
People
Points of Contact
Paula SalesPRIMARY
Lisa RakichSECONDARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 31, 2026