Gunflint Ranger District Snow Removal

SOL #: 1158570Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 6

Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

Grand Marais, MN

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Snow Removal/Salt Service (Also Spreading Aggregate Or Other Snow Melting Material) (S218)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/933a165f134f4475a5871e71c2b4374f/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 29, 2025

Last Updated

Jan 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 18, 2026, 11:00 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.

The Administrative site for the Gunflint Ranger District located at 2020 W. Hwy 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, requires snow removal of all parking lots, roadways, and drives to garages and employee housing units. Also, sanding of paved parking lots and drives when ice is present.

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Q: Is this a new contract?
A: This is not a new contract. The incumbent contractor was Budding Stars Inc. - 12444624C0004