Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Loleta Water System Upgrades
Department of Agriculture · Forest Service
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Due in 6 daysSmall business
- Response due
- Oct 19, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- Solicitation number
- 12445526Q0132
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - TotalSmall under NAICS 237110 means average annual receipts up to $45 million. Check your size
- NAICS
- 237110 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
- Place of performance
- Marienville, PA
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Summary of the version posted Oct 2, 2026. The notice was amended Oct 12, 2026: check what changed on SAM.gov. An earlier version of our AI wrote it, so check its dates and times against the notice. Some details are in the notice's attachments, which this summary didn't read. Check the attachments on SAM.gov.
The U.S. Forest Service is asking for quotes to upgrade the water system at the Loleta Recreation Area in Marienville, PA: new water pipe, spigots, valves, concrete work, a well house, and electrical changes. It is a total small business set-aside, and quotes are due October 12, 2026 by email.
Things to watch
- Worth checking: The site visit was Sep 30, 2026. Check the notice and its amendments for whether attendance was required, and whether another visit is offered. From the notice:
Pre-Bid Meeting Sign-In list posted.
- Minor: Questions were due Oct 5, 2026. Check the amendments for the agency's answers. From the notice:
…are due no later than October 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time…
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
- Install new water distribution piping
- Install spigots and valves
- Do concrete work and build a well house
- Modify the existing electrical service
- Selective demolition and other supplemental project items
- Contract type
- Request for Quotation (RFQ), combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12
- Place of performance
- Loleta Recreation Area, Marienville, PA, USA
- Estimated value
- Not stated
- Offers due
- October 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time (from the version posted Oct 2, 2026; amended since)
- How to submit
- Email to christopher.malley@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov
What to include when you submit
- Questions go by email to christopher.malley@usda.gov and are due by October 5, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- Put the solicitation name and number 12445526Q0132 in the email subject line
You must have
- Small business concern under NAICS 237110 (size standard $45M) From the notice:
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Not in the notice text
- Evaluation method and factors
- Contract length or completion deadline
- Estimated value or price range
- Detailed scope, drawings and wage rate requirements (likely in attachments)
- Bonding or insurance requirements
Notice details
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Office
- USDA-FS, CSA East 13, Atlanta, GA
- Product/service code
- Y1NE · Construction of Water Supply Facilities
- Business type
- Energy, fuel & utilities (FedReady's search grouping, from NAICS 237110, not a SAM.gov field. The product/service code (Y1NE) points to Construction & renovation.)
- Versions
4 versions have been posted, newest first.
- Oct 12, 2026 · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (this version)Due Oct 19, 2026 (changed)
- Oct 2, 2026 · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationDue Oct 12, 2026
- Sep 24, 2026 · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationDue Oct 12, 2026
- Sep 22, 2026 · Combined Synopsis/SolicitationDue Oct 12, 2026
- Contracting contact
- Christopher MalleyBrad Higley
- Attachments
Past awards and competition
Who has won work like this before, the likely incumbent, and what similar contracts paid, from USAspending.gov.
Before you respond
- How to respond to a solicitation (8 steps)
- How to read a government solicitation
- How to price a government contract
- Set-aside contracts explained
Terms on this notice: Solicitation, Set-aside
Full notice text from SAM.gov
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 12445526Q0132 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the installation of new water distribution piping, spigots, valves, concrete work, well house, modification of existing electrical service, selective demolition and other project supplemental items. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110 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. Organized Site Visit: POC: Amy Lesher; Phone: 814-728-6253; e-mail: amy.lesher@usda.gov Date/Time: Sep 30, 2026 @ 1:00 PM ET Location: Loleta Recreation Area Day Use Parking Lot Pre-Bid Meeting Sign-In list posted. Questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.malley@usda.gov and are due no later than October 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. Amendment 0001 is executed and posted to accommodate time for questions to be responded to and posted. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to christopher.malley@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov and are due NLT October 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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