Description
The USDA Forest Service is seeking quotations from qualified small businesses to design, fabricate, deliver, install, and provide training and warranty for a floating seaplane dock at Sawbill Lake in the Superior National Forest. The contract will cover the dock hardware, transportation to the site, on‑site installation, and a warranty period. The period of performance runs from October 1 2026 through December 31 2026, with delivery required by October 1 2026. This is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 336612) and all quotations must be submitted by August 20 2026.
• Scope: design, manufacture, delivery, installation, training, and warranty of a floating dock for seaplane operations.
• Location: Sawbill Lake, Superior National Forest, Duluth, MN.
• Contract type: RFQ (commercial items) – small‑business set‑aside.
• Required delivery: 10/01/2026; performance through 12/31/2026.
• Mandatory small‑business eligibility (including women‑owned, HUBZone, SDVOSB, etc.).
• Submission deadline: 08/20/2026 (local time).
• Contact: Joshua Franks, USDA‑FS (email/phone provided).