# Sheltowee Trace Section/Wintergreen Trail Bridge Replacement

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12443925q0023

- Solicitation number: 12443925Q0023
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Arkco Timber Works, Inc. for $18,247.55
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: USDA Forest Service (1263PX)
- NAICS: 321999 All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing
- Product or service code: Z2LB Repair Or Alteration Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: London, Kentucky
- County: Laurel County (FIPS 21125). https://abierto.us/counties/laurel-county-ky-21125
- City: London. https://abierto.us/cities/london-ky-2147476
- First posted: August 25, 2025
- Last posted: September 8, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/24de916e17204891921819b7c1a5e7fc/view

## Description

**Solicitation Number:**

**12443925Q0023 Project Title:**

**Sheltowee Trace Section/Wintergreen Trail Bridge Replacement Location:** London Ranger District, 395 Laurel Lake Rd, London, KY 40744 Response Due Date:

August 29, 2025, at 17:00 AM EST Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside This procurement is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 321999 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500. Disclosure of Magnitude:

**Under $20,000 Purpose:** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The USDA Forest Service is seeking quotes for the Sheltowee Trace Section/Wintergreen Trail Bridge Replacement project.

This solicitation is issued under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13 and AGAR Part 413, which aim to reduce administrative costs and promote efficiency in contracting. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-05.

**Important Notes:** Interested vendors are encouraged to review the complete solicitation package, which includes the bid schedule, scope of work, specifications, exhibits, and all other relevant terms and conditions. A pre-proposal site visit will not be organized by the Forest Service. Offerors are responsible for understanding the site conditions and should not rely on a site visit for proposal preparation. Failure to inspect the site will not be considered grounds for a claim after contract award. This project is set aside exclusively for small business concerns, in accordance with FAR 19.502-2 and AGAR 419.502-2, to support small business participation in federal contracting.

**Submission Instructions:** Quotes must be submitted electronically via Email by the due date and time specified above. Ensure all required documentation and certifications are included with your submission.

**Encouragement:** We encourage all eligible small businesses to participate in this opportunity. The USDA Forest Service is committed to fostering a competitive and inclusive procurement environment that supports small business growth and innovation. For any technical questions or clarifications, please contact Dakota Mahaffey, Civil Engineer Technician p: 606-864-4163 dakota.mahaffey@usda.gov

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Arkco Timber Works, Inc. (UEI LC7UMJP9UWU4)
- Contract: 12443925P0020, purchase order
- Obligated: $18,247.55
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 2 offers received
- Link: award number 12443925P0020 equals the contract number; same sub-agency 12C2 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12443925P0020_12C2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 25, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 8daeb120ef3d4856a59659add7249f75. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8daeb120ef3d4856a59659add7249f75/view
- September 8, 2025: Award notice. Notice 24de916e17204891921819b7c1a5e7fc. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/24de916e17204891921819b7c1a5e7fc/view

## Points of contact

- Dakota Mahaffey, dakota.mahaffey@usda.gov, 606-864-4163
- David Easter, david.easter@usda.gov

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