WMF Saco RD Electrical Panel

SOL #: 12445526Q0005Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 13

Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components (J059)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1f6634cde9f44d4ca893e9f986dcc275/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 13, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 20, 2026, 10:00 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 quotes for electrical panel upgrades and transformer replacement at the White Mountain National Forest (WMF) Saco Ranger District in Conway, NH, and WMF Headquarters in Campton, NH. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The work aims to bring existing electrical equipment into compliance with the NFPA National Electric Code (NEC) and address a critical lightning strike at WMF Headquarters. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern.

Scope of Work

The project involves two primary locations:

WMF Saco Ranger District (Conway, NH): Upgrade a 400-ampere circuit breaker/current transformer cabinet, a 400-ampere electrical panel with breakers, and a 24-circuit load center with breakers. All grounding, wiring, and materials must conform to NFPA NEC 2023.
WMF Headquarters (Campton, NH): Remove a damaged transformer from the "Unheated Warehouse," assess and replace any damaged wiring, conduit, circuit breakers, or grounding material, and install a new 400-ampere step-down transformer. All installed equipment must be commissioned for proper functioning. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment, supplies, personnel, supervision, materials, and quality control, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 238210 - Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million)
Product Service Code: J059 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components
Contract Type: Single contract award
Performance Period: 90 days after Notice To Proceed (NTP), with early completion accepted.
Place of Performance: Conway, NH (Carroll County) and Campton, NH (Grafton County).

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Email completed quotes to kevin.brown2@usda.gov.
Quote Deadline: February 20, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern.
Pricing: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days and provide pricing for all items listed in "Attachment 02 - Schedule Of Items." Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible and acceptable contractor whose quote represents the lowest price to the government. Acceptability is based on compliance with the solicitation, and responsibility is determined by the Contracting Officer.
Required Documents: Bidders must review "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions," "Attachment 02 - Schedule Of Items," "Attachment 03 - Statement of Work," and "Attachments 04 & 05 - Wage Rates" for detailed requirements. Prevailing wage rates for Carroll and Grafton Counties, NH, must be factored into proposals.