The U.S. Forest Service is seeking a qualified small‑business contractor to replace the exterior siding on the Chequamegon‑Nicolet National Forest’s Washburn Warehouse complex. The scope includes removal of existing siding, installation of a weather‑resistive barrier, structural inspections and repairs, new sheathing, window and door replacement, new exterior siding, soffit and fascia work, flashing improvements, and trim. The contract is set‑aside 100 % for small businesses and valued between $250 k and $500 k, with a performance period of one year (09/09/2026‑09/08/2027). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 5, 2026, and questions must be submitted by August 18, 2026. Quotations are due by August 26, 2026.
• Location: Washburn Ranger District, Chequamegon‑Nicolet NF, WI
• Work: Full exterior envelope rehabilitation (siding, WRB, structural repairs, windows, doors, soffit/fascia, flashing, trim)
• Contract type: RFQ, 100 % Small Business set‑aside, NAICS 236220
• Estimated value: $250‑$500 k
• Period of performance: 12 months (09/09/2026‑09/08/2027)
• Mandatory site visit: August 5, 2026 (recommended)
• Submission deadline: August 26, 2026, 5 PM CDT