Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Loleta Water System Upgrades
Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · Sol. 12445526Q0132
Due in 7 daysSmall business
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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.
Watch out for
- Site visit already held. The organized site visit was on Sep 30, 2026, so new bidders missed it and must rely on the posted sign-in list and documents.
Pre-Bid Meeting Sign-In list posted.
- Question deadline is near. Questions are due October 5, 2026, a week before quotes are due, so there is little time to clarify the scope.
are due no later than October 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
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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
- Offers due
- October 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time
- 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)
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
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 12, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- 12445526Q0132
- Agency
- Department of Agriculture · Forest Service
- Office
- USDA-FS, Csa East 13
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 237110
- Product/service code
- Y1NE
- Business type
- Energy, fuel & utilities
- Place of performance
- Marienville, PA, 16239
- Contracting contact
- Christopher Malleychristopher.malley@usda.gov
- Versions
- 3 (amended since first posted)
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. 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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