Kenai Lake Work Center Storage and Security
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
This is an Award Notice for the Kenai Lake Work Center Storage and Security project, issued by the USDA Forest Service. The opportunity, a Total Small Business Set-Aside, involved construction of a new pole barn, site work, and utility installations at the Kenai Lake Work Center in Seward, AK. The original solicitation sought proposals for a firm-fixed-price contract.
Scope of Work
The project's Base Bid included:
- Grading and site work preparation for stormwater drainage improvements in the pole barn area.
- Installation of dry utilities to the new pole barn building.
- Construction of the new pole barn building according to plans and specifications. Option Items included:
- Relocation of Seward Electric's transformer.
- Installation of a security fence and gates around the storage yard.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
Bidders were required to adhere to specific technical details, including 25' bay spacing for the pole barn, a minimum 12'10" clear opening height, and metal wall panel cladding. Electrical conduit for the optional security fencing was to be included in the Option Item pricing. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) were an acceptable alternative for the underground foundation if dimensions matched drawings. Geotechnical data was provided to inform bidders about subsurface conditions. Drainage plans were updated to eliminate perf pipe, with swales to be created and graded. The awarded contractor is responsible for procuring the pre-engineered metal building and submitting detailed design drawings.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 21, 2026, to November 30, 2027
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45,000,000.00)
- Place of Performance: Kenai Lake Work Center, Seward, AK
Submission & Evaluation (for the original solicitation)
Quotations were due via email by March 31, 2026. Submissions required company information, UEI, acknowledgment of amendments, pricing per line item, and past experience (maximum 3 projects within the last five years of similar scope). A 20% Bid Bond was required for quotes exceeding $150,000, and 100% Performance and Payment Bonds for awards greater than $150,000. Evaluation was based on Pricing and Past Experience/Past Performance.
Additional Notes
A site visit could be scheduled by contacting Eryn Boone. Numerous attachments, including the Statement of Work, Specifications, Plans, Map, Wage Determination, Quote Form, and Bid Bond Form, were provided. Contact for the opportunity was Eric Oldenkamp (eric.oldenkamp@usda.gov).