How to bid on Roofing Replacement for the Forest Service in Arizona

What the agency is buying

The Department of Agriculture's Forest Service needs a small business to remove, inspect, and replace roofing at three remote locations within the Coconino National Forest in Arizona. These locations are the Mt. Elden Fire Lookout Tower, East Pocket Fire Lookout Tower, and Fernow Cabin.

This is a good opportunity for roofing contractors because it is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for this contract.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The deadline for submitting your quotation is September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This due date was recently extended. The Forest Service is preparing an amendment to the solicitation that will add new line items. Updated solicitation documents, including the Statement of Work and Schedule of Items, are expected to be posted by the end of the week.

It is important to monitor the solicitation for these upcoming changes and to submit your complete quotation by the revised deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 238160, for Roofing Contractors. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $19 million. Firms specializing in roofing services and meeting this size standard are encouraged to bid.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, you need to click the "View original source" link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Given that an amendment is expected, carefully review all updated solicitation documents once they are released. Pay close attention to any new line items or changes in the scope of work. Ensure your quotation addresses all requirements in the final version of the solicitation.

Clearly detail your experience with similar remote roofing projects, especially those involving lookout towers or cabins. Highlight your ability to manage logistics for sites that may be difficult to access. Provide a comprehensive and competitive price that reflects the full scope of work, including any new items added by the amendment.