Project Information

Bid Title

GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF

Issuing Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Arkansas

Published Date

Sep 17, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 30, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

1240BH26R0013

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

1240BH26R0013

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Department/Ind. Agency

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

FOREST SERVICE

Office

USDA FOREST SERVICE

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Sep 17, 2026 10:19 am MDT
• Original Published Date: Aug 04, 2026 12:42 pm MDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: Sep 30, 2026 03:00 pm MDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Sep 30, 2026 03:00 pm MDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Updated Inactive Date: Oct 15, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Oct 15, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: Z2PZ - REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
• Place of Performance:
  Fifty Six , AR 72533
  USA

Description View Changes

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.

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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.

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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.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• PROCUREMENT & PROPERTY SERVICES 1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW, MS-1138
• WASHINGTON , DC 20250
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• James Edington
• james.edington@usda.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 17, 2026 10:19 am MDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Aug 12, 2026 09:14 am MDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
• Aug 04, 2026 12:42 pm MDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC ZMaintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property

• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

Related bids

Aug 4, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF
Aug 12, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF
Sep 30, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF
Oct 13, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation in Ozark-St. Francis NF

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