# GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240bh26r0013

- Solicitation number: 1240BH26R0013
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Open. Offers due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: USDA Forest Service (123187)
- NAICS: 238990 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
- Product or service code: Z2PZ Repair Or Alteration Of Other Non-Building Facilities
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Fifty Six, Arkansas
- First posted: August 4, 2026
- Last posted: August 12, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/42d2afa84427481497083f2202798590/view

## Description

On August 12, 2026, amendment 0001 to solicitation 1240BH26R0013 - GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest has been posted to SAM.gov and accomplished the following:

1. Post Golder Specifications labeled “C04m Attachment 11 Golder 1240BH26R0013.” This SF30 must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal.

This project includes all labor, equipment, supplies, testing & inspections, and incidentals necessary for the Blanchard Springs Caverns (BSC) Dripstone and Discovery Trail Infrastructure repairs and safety upgrades. All work shall conform to the attached Drawings and Specifications. All work shall be performed by qualified and licensed contractors for all trades applicable.

Work includes but is not limited to structural stabilization of tunnel entrance and exits, disposal and removal of existing supports, masonry repairs, Installation of Instrumentation & monitoring equipment, replacement of existing air lock doors at entrance and exits, replacement of existing security doors at entrance and exits, replacement of existing suspended ceiling system, components, and associated ductwork, replacement of existing bypass tunnel door, replacement of existing lighting and distribution system components, replacement of existing safety handrails, and replacement of the existing mine phone system and components.

## Publications

- August 4, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 6b321d70f12e4cefb0a3fa8f825b2608. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6b321d70f12e4cefb0a3fa8f825b2608/view
- August 12, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 42d2afa84427481497083f2202798590. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/42d2afa84427481497083f2202798590/view

## Points of contact

- James Edington, james.edington@usda.gov

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