How to bid on Womble Work Center fiber installation for the Forest Service

What the Forest Service is buying

The Forest Service is requesting quotes for fiber optic installation at the Womble Work Center in Mount Ida, Arkansas. This is a combined solicitation and request for quotes; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

The opportunity is a total small-business set-aside under NAICS 238210, with a stated small-business size standard of $19 million.

Deadline and delivery

Quotes are due November 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. The Forest Service says the email must arrive in the listed inbox by the due date and time.

The provided description also says the due date is not stated there. Use the posted deadline information and check the solicitation and attached Amendment 00001 for the controlling instructions.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is for small-business concerns that can provide fiber optic installation and qualify under NAICS 238210. All responsible sources may submit a quote for consideration.

How to access and submit a quote

Open the opportunity through “View original source.” If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents.

Email the quote to Cynthia Granderson at [email protected]. Put solicitation number 12445127Q0005 in the subject line. Submit attachments in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format, and allow time for large files to arrive. The offeror is responsible for confirming receipt with the contract specialist.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Review the solicitation and Amendment 00001 before preparing your quote. Check that your response addresses the requested work and follows every stated submission instruction.

Use clear file names, verify that attachments open, and send the email early enough to allow for delivery time. Keep your sent email and confirmation of receipt with your bid records.