Washburn Ranger District Heat and Pump Repair
Overview
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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, CSA EAST 7 is soliciting proposals for Heat Pump Repair services for the Washburn Ranger District in Washburn, WI. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to repair a specific Daikin outdoor unit. Proposals are due by March 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary materials, supplies, and labor to repair one condensing fan motor and fan blade on a Daikin Outdoor Unit RXTQ60TBVJUA (SN: E002814). This includes verifying proper unit functioning, checking the indoor unit for errors, and performing diagnostics if errors are present. The work location is 113 East Bayfield St. Washburn, WI 54891, to be completed before May 15, 2026, during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 0800-1600).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561730, $9.5M size standard)
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed Price Contract
- Award Type: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Product Service Code: S216 (Facilities Operations Support Services)
- Place of Performance: Washburn, WI
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals via email to Debra.Derickson@usda.gov. Submissions must include two separate attachments:
- Attachment C (Price Proposal): Completed Schedule of Items, detailing costs for the condensing motor, condensing motor fan, and labor & travel. The latest Schedule of Items (dated March 3, 2026) lists these as lump sum items.
- Attachment 5 (Experience Questionnaire): This document requires detailed information on contractor experience, past performance (last 3 years), current commitments, organizational capacity, and key personnel. Proposals will be evaluated on Price Proposal (fairness and reasonableness) and Technical Acceptability (sound and compliant approach, past performance).
Key Dates
- Questions Due: March 5, 2026, by 12:00 PM Central Time
- Proposal Due: March 10, 2026, by 9:00 AM Central Standard Time
- Period of Performance: Before May 15, 2026
- Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from proposal receipt date
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Debra Derickson, Debra.Derickson@usda.gov
- Technical Point of Contact: Mark Beuning, mark.beuning@usda.gov, 715-661-0116