GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF
Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · USDA FOREST SERVICE
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
1240BH26R0013
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
238990
Product service code
Z2PZ
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-10-13
Response deadline
Oct 29, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Fifty Six, AR
Contracting contact
james.edington@usda.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
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On October 13, 2026, amendment 0004 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. Extends the proposal due date from 10/14/2026 to 10/29/2026. This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal. *************************************************************************************************************************************** On September 30, 2026, amendment 0003 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. Extends the proposal due date from 09/30/2026 to 10/14/2026. This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal. *************************************************************************************************************************************** On September 17, 2026, amendment 0002 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 RFI questions and answers labeled C05a RFI QA 1240BH26R0013. 2. Post pre-bid sign in sheet labeled C05b Site Visit Sign In 1240BH26R0013. This amendment must be acknowledged and submitted with your proposal. *********************************************************************************************************************************************** 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.
Contact
Point of contact
James Edington
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
james.edington@usda.gov
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