Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
GAOA Red Rock Lookout Renovation, Plumas National Forest
Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · Sol. 127EAW26Q0028
Due in 15 daysSmall business
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The U.S. Forest Service is asking for quotes on renovating the Red Rock Lookout in the Plumas National Forest near Quincy, California. The work is deferred-maintenance upgrades such as roofing, lightning protection, off-grid solar and finishes. It is a total small business set-aside, and quotes are due October 21, 2026.
Watch out for
- Many amendments and shifting dates. Five amendments changed the due date, scope documents, drawings and wage determination, so you must check you have the latest versions.
Changes to the SOW, quote due date, and DBA Wage Determination.
- Davis-Bacon wage rates apply. A DBA wage determination applies, which sets minimum pay rates for workers and affects your pricing.
DBA Wage Determination
- Organized site visit info. An amendment added site visit information; the date and whether it is required are not in the text.
Add organized site visit information.
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
- Roofing work
- Lightning protection system
- Off-grid solar infrastructure
- Exterior and interior finishes
- Other utility piping
- Contract type
- Commercial construction, request for quotation (RFQ)
- Place of performance
- Red Rock Lookout, Plumas National Forest, Quincy, CA
- Offers due
- 2026-10-21 5:00 PM Pacific (as shown in the SAM.gov fields)
What to include when you submit
- Quotes are requested under FAR Part 12; no separate written solicitation will be issued
- Amendment 05 (10/1/26) updated the SOW, SOI and drawings, so review all amendments
You must have
- Small business (total small business set-aside); size standard $45 million
This acquisition is a total Small Business set-aside.
Not in the notice text
- Full scope of work, drawings and schedule (in attachments and amendments)
- How to submit quotes
- Evaluation method and factors
- Estimated value and period of performance
- Whether the site visit is mandatory and when it occurs
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 22, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 127EAW26Q0028
- Agency
- Department of Agriculture · Forest Service
- Office
- USDA-FS, Csa Southwest 6
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 236220
- Product/service code
- Z2JZ
- Business type
- Construction & renovation
- Place of performance
- Quincy, CA, 95971
- Contracting contact
- Judith Martinjudith.martin@usda.gov
- Versions
- 6 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial construction prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 127EAW26Q0028 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Red Rock Lookout Renovation on the Plumas National Forest. The goal of this project is to complete deferred maintenance upgrades to the existing Red Rock Lookout. This includes but not limited to roofing, lightning protection system, off-grid solar infrastructure, exterior finishes, interior finishes and other utility piping. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification System Code is 236220. The small business size standard is $45 Million. This acquisition is a total Small Business set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 06/09/26 - Amendment 01 Posted: Summary - Change the due date for receipt of quotes and questions. Estimated start work date is changed. 06/23/26 - Amend 02 posted: Summary - Change the due date for receipt of quotes. Estimated start work date is changed. 8/27/26 - Amendment 03 posted: Summary - Add organized site visit information. 9/18/26 - Amendment 04 posted: Summary - Changes to the SOW, quote due date, and DBA Wage Determination. Amendment also includes questions and answers to date. 10/1/26 - Amendment 05 posted: Summary - Change the due date for receipt of quotes. Updates to the SOW, SOI, and Drawings. Amendment also includes remaining questions and answers.
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