What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governsThe Department of Agriculture seeks design, fabrication, and installation of replacement lookout tower cabs with lightning protection systems at Barillas Peak and Encino Vista on the Santa Fe National Forest. This is a small-business set-aside RFQ evaluated on a best-value basis with sealed quotations.
Scope
- Design and install replacement lookout tower cab with solar, plumbing, and communications systems.
- Optional: Install comprehensive lightning protection system at Encino Vista Lookout Tower.
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How to get the bid documents
- Download the 18 documents below (no portal account needed)
- Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
- Submit as the notice directs before 3:00 PM MT on Oct 12
Details
- Place of performance
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation no.
- 127EAX-26-Q-0069
- Categories
- Architecture & Engineering · beta, Construction
- Size standard
- $45M revenue SBA table, NAICS 236220
- Delivery location
- Barillas Peak and Encino Vista Lookout Towers, Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico from notice
- Contract type
- Request for Quotation (RFQ) from notice
- Local presence
- Required
- Amendments
- 2, last Oct 8
- Contact
- Richard Ortega
- Office
- FOREST SERVICE · USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 7
Not stated in the notice: estimated value, period of performance. Check the bid documents.
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Key dates
- Amendment 1
- Wed, Oct 7
- Amendment 2
- Thu, Oct 8 · This is an updated announcement for a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with no specific changes mentioned, but it appears to be an initial announcement with details about the solic
Change log
verified Fri, Oct 9 · 10:30 PM MT- Posted · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationFri, Sep 11 · 9:17 AM MT
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Oct 7 · 6:00 PM MT
- Amendment · This is an updated announcement for a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, with no specific changes mentioned, but it appears to be an initial announcement with details about the solicThu, Oct 8 · 10:30 PM MT
- Deadline moved · Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM MT → Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM MTThu, Oct 8 · 10:31 PM MT
- Deadline moved · Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM MT → Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM MTFri, Oct 9 · 10:30 PM MT
- Deadline moved · Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 3:00 PM MT → Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM MTFri, Oct 9 · 10:31 PM MT
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Notice as published
Barillas Peak & Encino Vista Lookout Tower Restoration, Santa Fe NF
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.
Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 127EAX26Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the design, removal and replacement of the Barillas Lookout Tower cab with a new cab and lighting protection system. An optional bid item for the Encino Vista Lookout Tower is to replace/install a brand-new comprehensive lightning protection system.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $45M.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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