USFS Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie NF - Modified High Cube, Skykomish WA
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, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, is soliciting proposals for the design, modification, delivery, and placement of one (1) 40' x 8' x 9'6" modified high cube shipping container at the Skykomish Ranger Station, Skykomish, WA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the design, engineering, fabrication, delivery, and precision placement of a new (one-trip) high cube container. Key modifications include:
- Interior: Spray foam insulation (R-10.5+), 100Amp electrical panel, six (6) GFCI receptacles, four (4) 4ft LED interior lights.
- Exterior: One (1) motion-detected LED floodlight, 50 Amp generator inlet.
- HVAC: 18,500 BTU A/C unit with heat (heat pump acceptable) and ventilation for 5 air changes per hour.
- Delivery: Mandatory via tilt-deck or roll-off truck to the Skykomish Ranger Station. Cranes and standard flatbeds are prohibited.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR Subpart 12.6).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Delivery: Mandatory 90 days from date of award (earlier preferred).
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 11:00 AM PDT.
- Published: April 7, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a "Most Advantageous to the Government" basis (Comparative Evaluation) considering:
- Technical/Capability: Meeting salient characteristics, conceptual drawings, and delivery confirmation.
- Past Performance: Recent (last 3 years), relevant, and quality.
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. The Government may select a technically superior quote or one with an earlier delivery schedule, even if not the lowest priced.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit:
- SF-1449 and signed amendments.
- Price Schedule.
- Conceptual Drawings.
- Technical Assurances.
- Material Comparison Table.
- Warranty & Delivery statement.
- Three (3) Past Performance Project Examples. Submissions must be sent electronically to Mindy Hickman (mindy.hickman@usda.gov).
Additional Notes
This solicitation was converted to Open Market (FAR Part 12) due to a lack of quotes from mandatory sources. Offerors must have an Active status in SAM.gov.