Lone Cabin Chinking
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, specifically the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forest, is soliciting quotes for Lone Cabin Chinking services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves maintenance for a log cabin built in the late 1940s, addressing large gaps and woodpecker holes to prevent rodent and insect infestation. The estimated magnitude is under $25,000. Quotes are due by June 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to perform chinking and filling of exterior log gaps and holes on the Lone Cabin. This includes preparing log surfaces, chinking all horizontal and vertical logs, repairing holes with appropriate wood filler, and applying clear coat/stain as needed. The work aims to prevent further damage and infestation. The project is located at the Lone Cone Cabin, approximately 25 miles southeast of Norwood, CO, with an estimated completion time of 2-4 weeks.
Contract Details
This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Firm Fixed Contract. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238390 (Other Building Finishing Contractors) with a size standard of $19M. The period of performance is 15 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes via email to Erick.plamann@usda.gov. Required documents include:
- Experience/Past Performance (max 3 pages)
- Written Technical Approach (2-4 pages), detailing 3 similar projects and a construction schedule
- Attachment 1-SOI (Schedule of Items)
- Signed SF 1442 and SF-30 (if applicable)
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Factor 1 (Experience/Past Performance), Factor 2 (Technical Approach), and Factor 3 (Price). The offer acceptance period is 60 calendar days.
Important Dates & Notes
- Questions Due: May 7, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time (email to Erick.plamann@usda.gov).
- Site Visit: May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM Mountain Time. Contact Todd Axtell for details.
- Quotes Due: June 3, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time.
- Offerors must have an active entity registration in SAM.gov.
- Attachment 4 provides pictures of the cabin, Attachment 3 provides a map and directions, and Attachment 5 details wage determination requirements.