Sunbeam Dam Stairs

SOL #: 1240LT26Q0006Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8

Ogden, UT, 844012310, United States

Place of Performance

Stanley, ID

NAICS

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors (238990)

PSC

Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities (Y1PZ)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/77696d8764344df594633cbd9f8724ef/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 9, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 6, 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.

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the Sunbeam Dam Stairs project, involving the removal and replacement of timber stairs at the Sunbeam Dam Interpretive Site in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238990, $19.0M). Quotations are due March 6, 2026, by 1600 MST.

Project Scope

This project entails the complete removal of existing timber stairs and the construction of a new treated timber stair system. The scope includes:

Surveying and staking the project area.
Removal and disposal of existing timber stair components.
Pouring concrete landings and piers.
Constructing new treated timber stairs with steel handrails.
Placing crushed aggregate to support new stairs and connect to existing trails.
Site restoration following construction. Detailed construction drawings (J.4 Maps Plans) and specifications outline materials such as treated Douglas Fir timber, weathering steel for handrails, and reinforced concrete, along with specific dimensions and construction methods.

Contract Details & Period of Performance

Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) leading to a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Place of Performance: Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Custer County, Idaho.
Period of Performance: Anticipated from July 7, 2026, to October 31, 2026, with a contract duration of 100 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Site Conditions: The stair section will be closed during construction, but the interpretive site and restroom remain open. Temporary site closures may occur with 48-hour notice. No utilities are available at the site. Specific requirements include an erosion control plan, pressure washing equipment to prevent noxious weeds, and the presence of a Forest Service archeological monitor for certain ground-disturbing activities. Work after August 15th requires Contracting Officer (CO) confirmation due to Chinook Salmon spawning.

Submission Requirements & Evaluation

Questions Due: February 27, 2026, by 1600 MST, via email to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov.
Quotations Due: March 6, 2026, by 1600 MST, submitted electronically to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov.
Required Submissions:
1. Signed SF-18/SF-1449.
2. Fully completed Schedule of Items (J.2) with pricing for all items.
3. Completed Experience Questionnaire (J.5).
Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering price (fair and reasonable), technical acceptability, and past performance. Failure to provide a completed Experience Questionnaire may result in a non-responsive quotation.
Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits specified in Wage Determination ID20260047 for Heavy Construction in Custer County, Idaho (J.1).
Site Visit: No scheduled site visit; the site is open to the public. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.