Great Plains Dispatch Center Communication Room HVAC Upgrade, Rapid City, South Dakota

SOL #: 1240LT26Q0029Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8
Ogden, UT, 844012310, United States

Place of Performance

Rapid City, SD

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components (4130)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 4, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
3
Submission Deadline
Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the Great Plains Dispatch Center Communication Room HVAC Upgrade in Rapid City, South Dakota. This project involves replacing an existing 2-ton mini-split cooling system with a new 2-ton mini-split heating/cooling unit, including all necessary electrical work. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and delivery for the project. Key tasks include:

  • Removal of the existing 2-ton mini-split cooling system.
  • Installation of a new 2-ton mini-split heating/cooling unit.
  • Performing all required electrical work, including wiring, conduit, and electric panel connections, for the new units.
  • Compliance with detailed specifications and drawings (Attachments 4 & 5).

Contract Details

  • Solicitation Number: 1240LT26Q0029
  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (anticipated)
  • Project Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000
  • NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Size Standard: $19M)
  • Period of Performance: April 13, 2026, through August 13, 2026
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business

Key Dates & Submission

  • Site Visit: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. MDT at Great Plains Dispatch Center, 8123 S Mt. Rushmore Road, US Hwy 16, Rapid City, SD 57701. Contact Richard Zachery (Richard.Zacher@usda.gov).
  • Questions Due: March 18, 2026, 11:00 A.M. CDT. Submit to Holly.Hlavac@usda.gov and Lucas.Dahlman@usda.gov.
  • Quotes Due: April 1, 2026, 11:00 A.M. CDT.
  • Submission Requirements: Technical Approach, Pricing documentation (using Attachment 3 - Schedule of Items), and a Bid Guarantee (20% of quote, not to exceed $3M). Quotes are limited to 5 pages (excluding Attachment 3).
  • Submission Email: Holly.Hlavac@usda.gov and Lucas.Dahlman@usda.gov. Subject line must include "Solicitation 1240LT26Q0029 Great Plains Dispatch Center Communication Room HVAC Upgrade, Rapid City, South Dakota".

Evaluation Criteria

Quotes will be evaluated using a comparative methodology to determine the best value to the Government, considering Technical Approach and Price. Past performance may also be considered.

Important Notes

  • A licensed electrician is required for all electrical work.
  • Work is restricted to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, unless approved otherwise.
  • Performance and Payment Bonds are required for awards exceeding $35,000 and $150,000 respectively.
  • Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and acknowledge all amendments.
  • DBA Wage Determination for Pennington County, SD, applies.

People

Points of Contact

Holly HlavacPRIMARY
Lucas DahlmanSECONDARY

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