USFS Swim Dock Replacement - Sullivan Lake Campground, Washington
Overview
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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 has published an Award Notice for the Swim Dock Replacement at Sullivan Lake Campground, Washington. This project, originally set aside for Total Small Business, involved the removal of an existing swim dock and the furnishing, transport, installation, and anchoring of a new one. The award notice was published on May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The awarded work encompasses:
- Complete removal and legal off-site disposal of the existing swim dock and hardware.
- Furnishing, transporting, installing, and anchoring a new swim dock. Offerors had options for either Metal Frame Construction (marine-grade aluminum/galvanized steel with encapsulated foam flotation and non-slip composite decking) or HDPE Construction (heavy-duty, UV-stabilized modular/monolithic system with integrated non-slip textured surface).
- The new dock must have a surface area of 15'x15' to 16'x16', freeboard height of 12"-18", black edging/bumpers, a detachable 4-5 step swim ladder, and a flexible anchoring system for 30ft depth.
- All work, including delivery, installation, and removal, was required to be completed by September 1, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: Estimated Date of Award (April 2026) through September 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- Product Service Code: 1945 - Pontoons And Floating Docks.
- Place of Performance: Sullivan Lake Campground, Metaline Falls, WA.
- Award Notice Published: May 4, 2026.
Original Solicitation & Evaluation
The original solicitation (RFQ) required quotes by April 2, 2026. Evaluation factors included Technical Acceptability, Price, and Regulatory Compliance (Buy American Act). Award was made to the responsible offeror whose quote was most advantageous to the Government. Offerors were required to be registered in SAM.gov and confirm domestic content compliance.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the original solicitation, the primary contact was Mindy Hickman at mindy.hickman@usda.gov.