NRS Rhinelander Vinyl Flooring Replacement
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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 quotes for NRS Rhinelander Vinyl Flooring Replacement at the Rhinelander Forest Science Lab in Rhinelander, WI. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for approximately 2400 square feet of luxury vinyl tile installation. Quotes are due March 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Purpose and Scope
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for the preparation of existing concrete subfloor and the installation of new luxury vinyl tile, select baseboards, and associated trim on the 1st floor of the NRS Rhinelander Laboratory. The project involves approximately 2400 square feet of flooring, with asbestos abatement already completed. The scope includes all parts and labor, incidental moving of office contents, and repair of any damage to adjacent finishes.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238330 (Flooring Contractors) with a $19M size standard
- Product Service Code: Z2AZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings)
- Place of Performance: NRS Rhinelander Laboratory, 5985 County Hwy-K, Rhinelander, WI 54501
- Period of Performance: 60 days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Special Requirements: Contractors must be experienced in Luxury Vinyl Flooring installation, licensed in Wisconsin for construction, and fully insured. Prevailing wage rates (WI20260011) apply.
Submission and Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 16, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
- Questions Deadline: March 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM ET
- Submission Method: Email completed quotes to cassandra.potts@usda.gov. Include solicitation name and number in the subject line.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on Price, ensuring it is fair and reasonable per FAR 12.204. Offerors must provide pricing for all items as requested in "Attachment 02 - Schedule of Items." Failure to do so may result in exclusion.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from the specified receipt date.
Key Documents
Bidders should review "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria; "Attachment 02 - Schedule of Items" for pricing; "Attachment 3 - SOW" for detailed scope; "Attachment 4 - Specifications" for technical requirements; and "Attachment 5 - Wage Determination WI20260011" for labor costs.