# USDA Forest Service Lake Wedington Waterline Construction, ARKANSAS Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12445126b0010 - Solicitation number: 12445126b0010 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as presolicitation) - Status: Awarded to Gideon Contracting, Limited Liability Company for $1,317,329.71 - Department: Department of Agriculture - Agency: Forest Service - Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Csa East 11 (124451) - NAICS: 237110 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction - Product or service code: Z2NE Repair Or Alteration Of Water Supply Facilities - Set-aside: Total small business set-aside - Place of performance: Fayetteville, Arkansas - County: Washington County (FIPS 05143). https://abierto.us/counties/washington-county-ar-05143 - City: Fayetteville. https://abierto.us/cities/fayetteville-ar-0523290 - First posted: March 2, 2026 - Last posted: April 29, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cd1412e5717744b6bd776dea20a4da71/view ## Description Amendment 003 Updated Schedule B of Items for LI001 Distribution System and Provides Engineering Clarification for Change Request for 2”-8” Schedule 40 PVC Sleeving Amendment 002 Correct total POP to read 270 days from award (SF1442 block 11); No Later Than 29 Jan 2027. (Remove/Replace Page 1 of the SF1442.) Amendment 001 Correct the bid deadline of the SF1442. Remove/Replace Page 1 of the SF1442./Block 13a should reflect a deadline of 04/24/2026; 1000CT. 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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12445126B0010 is issued as a Invitation for Bid (IFB) to This project will include elements from two separate designs: complete replacement of existing distribution lines (Package 001) and new potable water supply line (Package 002) at Lake Wedington Recreation Area, Fayetteville, Arkansas. **Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects:** The Magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. The small business size standard is $45 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. **Statement of Requirement:** This project will include elements from two separate designs: complete replacement of existing distribution lines (Package 001) and new potable water supply line (Package 002). The distribution system includes demolition of existing lines and valves and installation of approximately 16,000 linear feet of waterline (sizes range from 1-inch to 6-inch) from the existing Forest Service 22,000-gallon water storage tank to the day-use area and campground. The supply line includes installation of approximately 6000 linear feet of 3-inch waterline from Krie Road to the existing Forest Service 22,000-gallon water storage tank. **Project Location:** Lake Wedington Recreation Area, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. entrance gate to Lake Wedington Rec Area (west of Fayetteville, AR -off AR State Hwy 16). See Attachment 001through 003 for complete details. **Schedule and Deadlines:** **Site Visit:** 10 Mar 2026, 1000CT. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the site visit. Meet at the entrance gate to Lake Wedington Rec Area (west of Fayetteville, AR - off AR State Hwy 16). USFS Point of Contact is Danny Sims (479) 223-2176, danny.sims@usda.gov. RVSP is requested by 07 Mar 2026 so we don't leave anyone behind!!! **Questions Deadline:** 27 Mar 2026. Questions shall be submitted via email to steven.alves@usda.gov; cc: adam.doyle@usda.gov and are due no later than March 27th, 2026. The subject line should read: 12445126B0010 QUESTION. **Bids Deadline:** 24 Apr 2026 - 1000 CT. All bids shall be received by 1000 CT and emailed to steven.alves@usda.gov cc: adam.doyle@usda.gov. **Subject Line:** 12445126B0010 BID_Co. Name **BIDDERS SHALL CALL THE CO/CS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT** This will avoid missed bids due to email quarantines that may occur. Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. **Period of Performance:** 270 days after award/Completion no later than 29 JAN 2027 ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Gideon Contracting, Limited Liability Company (UEI S816XZESSNB9) - Contract: 12445126C0014, definitive contract - Obligated: $1,317,329.71 - Competition: Full and Open Competition After Exclusion of Sources, 9 offers received - Link: award number 12445126C0014 equals the contract number; same awarding office 124451 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12445126C0014_12C2_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - March 2, 2026: Presolicitation, due April 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 602ee1189344447aa190dc5db52086c3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/602ee1189344447aa190dc5db52086c3/view - March 2, 2026: Presolicitation, due April 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice a3b8d7232ca34afaa278f3632d444333. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a3b8d7232ca34afaa278f3632d444333/view - March 18, 2026: Solicitation, due April 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 6e23b70d739e4b099e5583a3398e0d78. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/6e23b70d739e4b099e5583a3398e0d78/view - March 24, 2026: Solicitation, due April 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice effff449ef0541bd924feef8776b3de6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/effff449ef0541bd924feef8776b3de6/view - April 6, 2026: Solicitation, due April 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT. Notice 07803de08b8848f9a08c6af11fa18342. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/07803de08b8848f9a08c6af11fa18342/view - April 29, 2026: Award notice. Notice cd1412e5717744b6bd776dea20a4da71. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cd1412e5717744b6bd776dea20a4da71/view ## Points of contact - Steven J Alves, steven.alves@usda.gov, 8597453131 - Adam Doyle, adam.doyle@usda.gov, 5739170857 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/12445126b0010.