DAKOTA PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS - Road Signage Elkhorn and Buffalo Gap Burn Areas

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 1240LU26Q0121 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for furnishing and installing signs. 

North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, Size Standard is $19.0 M.

Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

Project Magnitude – $25,000 to $100,000

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000

Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Provide quote by: 12:00 PM, Mountain Time on September 3, 2026.

DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:

The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive:

• Schedule of Items
• The attached experience questionnaire or a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project.  See pages 25 - 27 for specific information to include for evaluation.
• Bid guarantee per information above.
• Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable.

Send quote to: Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9

Attn: Alisha Knaub                

E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov

For solicitation questions contact Alisha Knaub at email alisha.knaub@usda.gov.

Questions are due no later than August 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain 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 001 - Posted 8/21/2026, addition of maps.

Amendment 002 - Posted 9/2/2026, extension to September 11, 2026

Amendment 003 - Posted 9/2/2026, changes to period of performance, sign posts specs and installation specs

Questions & Answers - Posted 9/2/2026