Shell Falls Primary Power

SOL #: 1240LT26Q0038Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
BIGHORN NATIONAL FOREST
Sheridan, WY, 828019638, United States

Place of Performance

Greybull, WY

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings (Y1JZ)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 23, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 27, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 20, 2026, 5:00 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 U.S. Forest Service, Bighorn National Forest is seeking proposals for the Shell Falls Primary Power project, a Firm Fixed-Price contract for improvements at the Shell Falls Wayside in Greybull, WY. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves upgrading the primary power supply, wastewater, and water systems. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Proposals are due April 20, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for supplying all labor, materials, equipment, and necessary licenses to complete improvements at the Bighorn National Forest, Shell Falls Wayside. The project addresses the site's primary power supply, wastewater system revisions, and water system reinstallation.

Key components include:

  • Mobilization
  • Site Water & Wastewater: Rehabilitation/repurposing of holding tanks, demolition of existing systems, upgrade of piping, controls, water heater, UV unit, and pump.
  • Prefabricated Building: Installation of a 200 SF utility building and foundation with underground electrical service.
  • Power System: Installation of a 1,000-gallon buried LPG tank, approximately 18 KW PV solar array, battery bank, and a backup LPG generator. The system must be turn-key and off-grid rated.
  • Generator Details: The generator is not required to be a prime generator and will not be provided by the Government. The electrical contractor will coordinate its provision with the PV system provider. The requirement for an attic stock generator has been removed, and a liquid-cooled generator is preferred.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Period of Performance: 540 Days After Notice to Proceed (NTP)
  • Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 237990 (Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $45M
  • Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of award price) required within 10 days of award.

Key Dates & Submission

  • Organized Site Visit: April 1, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain. Location: Approximately 26 miles east of Greybull, and 69 miles west of Sheridan, along U.S. Highway 14 in Bighorn County, Wyoming. Contact: Christopher Wolffing (Christopher.wolffing@usda.gov).
  • Questions Due: April 8, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time (submit via email to erick.plamann@usda.gov).
  • Proposals Due: April 20, 2026, 12:00 PM Central Time (submit via email to erick.plamann@usda.gov).
  • Required Documents: Experience/Past Performance (max 3 pages), Written Technical Approach (2-4 pages) with Construction Schedule, Attachment 1-SOI, and Signed SF-30.

Evaluation

Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on a comparative evaluation of:

  • Factor 1: Experience/Past Performance
  • Factor 2: Technical Approach
  • Factor 3: Price

Additional Notes

An amendment (0001) updated the solicitation, including posting Q&A, removing one generator from the scope, and adding detailed specifications for packaged engine generators. Wage determination (WY20260044) for Heavy and Highway Construction Projects in Wyoming applies.

People

Points of Contact

Erick PlamannPRIMARY
Lucas DahlmanSECONDARY

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