# Nez Perce-Clearwater NF - Seed Orchard Disconnect and Electrical Life Safety Rehab Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240lu26q0068 - Solicitation number: 1240LU26Q0068 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation) - Status: Awarded to Shears Electric, LLC for $39,350.00 - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Forest Service - Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Csa Intermountain 9 (1240LU) - NAICS: 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction - Product or service code: J059 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Lucile, Idaho - First posted: July 1, 2026 - Last posted: August 28, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fa9d9265ee3f4a31b2dd727afc6ea73f/view ## Description Amendment 2 Change the Solicitation Closeout Date from 07/22/2026 to 07/27/2026. Amendment 1 Change of Period of Performance from 08/28/2026 through 04/30/2027 to 08/15/2026 through 10/15/2026. See Amednment Attachment. 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 1240LU26Q0068 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Seed Orchard Disconnect and Electrical Life Safety Rehab. This project is to relocate the overhead power to underground power, install a new electrical disconnect, and replace pump controls at the Salmon River Seed Orchard Pump Station. The project will correct several electrical deficiencies at the Salmon River Seed Orchard Pump Station, that have resulted in hazardous conditions and equipment failures. The project would include removing existing overhead power, weather head, and pole and replacing it with new underground service to new Type 4, 400A, 480V, 3 phased disconnect switch and post. Removing existing electrical backboard and replacing with new pumpstation mounting assembly suitable for three NEMA Type4 Motor Control Centers. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. **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 are 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: No later than 22 July 2026 by 12:00 P.M. (Mountain Time). **DOCUMENTS TO RETURN:** The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive: • 1- Combined Synopsis Solicitation Commercial Construction (SF 1442 Page 2 filled out). • Schedule of Items • Attachment 7 - Experience Questionnaire • 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: **Daniel Franco E-mail:** Daniel.franco@usda.gov Organized Site Visit Site visit will be performed on 07/07/2026 at 11:00 AM MST. Per FAR Part 52.236-3 “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”, contractor is encouraged and expected to visit the site. Ensure you are familiar with inclement weather as this may hinder access to certain roads. For solicitation questions email daniel.franco@usda.gov. Questions are due no later than 13 July 2026 by 12:00 P.M. (Mountain Time). This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number (Seed Orchard Disconnect and Electrical Life Safety Rehab, 1240LU26Q0068) as the subject line of the email. ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Shears Electric, LLC (UEI YT31JKJ3MD24) - Contract: 1240LU26C0037, definitive contract - Obligated: $39,350.00 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 7 offers received - Link: solicitation number 1240LU26Q0068 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1240LU (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1240LU26C0037_12C2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - July 1, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice a1f230f329144196943a606579421674. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a1f230f329144196943a606579421674/view - July 17, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 2c0a1d9265194ef3b0922ab14847cc36. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c0a1d9265194ef3b0922ab14847cc36/view - July 17, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 611943faed1a44f49d488ed03f2d647d. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/611943faed1a44f49d488ed03f2d647d/view - July 22, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 290fb8765ecf49acba6a92f931a66f85. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/290fb8765ecf49acba6a92f931a66f85/view - July 23, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 84b1002fa6744eb2b715a58d1e51e00f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/84b1002fa6744eb2b715a58d1e51e00f/view - August 28, 2026: Award notice. Notice fa9d9265ee3f4a31b2dd727afc6ea73f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fa9d9265ee3f4a31b2dd727afc6ea73f/view ## Points of contact - Daniel Franco, daniel.franco@usda.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/1240lu26q0068.