SUF Ely Seaplane Base Septic Tanks
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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 has issued a Notice of Intent to award a competitive Firm-Fixed-Price BPA Call Order for the SUF Ely Seaplane Base Septic Tanks project in Ely, Minnesota. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is restricted to vendors holding an active USFS Region 9 (R9) Facilities Construction and Maintenance Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Zone 14 - Superior National Forest.
Scope of Work
This project involves construction services to replace the existing sewage holding tanks at the Ely Seaplane Base. Key activities include:
- Salvage and stockpile of topsoil.
- Removal of existing holding tanks and sewer line.
- Furnishing and installing new holding tanks and sewer line.
- Furnishing and installing a tank level alarm.
- Salvage and reinstallation of the wooden walkway.
- Site restoration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price BPA Call Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Eligibility: Restricted to Small Business vendors with an active USFS R9 Facilities Construction and Maintenance BPA for Zone 14 and an active SAM registration.
- Anticipated Solicitation Number: 12445526Q0050
- Anticipated Solicitation Date: April 13, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Closure Date: May 4, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date: May 24, 2026
- Projected Period of Performance: June 29, 2026, through August 27, 2026 (dependent on award date).
- Place of Performance: Ely Seaplane Base, Ely, Minnesota
- NAICS: 236220 – Construction and Institutional Building Construction
- PSC: Y1PZ – Construction of Other Non-building Facilities
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent for informational purposes only and not a solicitation. No quotations, proposals, or bids are being requested at this time. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be sent directly to eligible BPA holders. The Government is not liable for any vendor effort or cost incurred as a result of this notice. For questions, contact Contracting Officer Matthew (Matt) Killian at matthew.killian@usda.gov.