4 GAOA Flaming Gorge Water System Buckboard in Ashley NF, Wyoming
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE · Response deadline: Wed, 04 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Forest Service is procuring work under the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) for the Flaming Gorge Water System at Buckboard within the Ashley National Forest in Wyoming. This project falls under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction), indicating the work involves construction activities related to water systems and associated infrastructure. The GAOA is a widely known federal program that provides dedicated funding for deferred maintenance projects and infrastructure improvements on public lands, including national forests.
Based on the NAICS code classification, this contract likely encompasses construction, repair, or replacement of water system components—potentially including pipelines, pump stations, storage facilities, distribution systems, or related structures necessary to support recreational and operational water needs at the Buckboard area of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Department of Agriculture – Forest Service |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 1240LT26Q0109 |
| NAICS | 237110 – Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM MT |
| Place of performance | 49400, Wyoming (Ashley National Forest) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small business concerns under the total small business set-aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Be certified as small in NAICS 237110, which carries a size standard of $22.0 million in average annual receipts
- Be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
- Hold any required North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) qualifications for water and sewer construction
As a GAOA-funded project, bidders should also be prepared to demonstrate capability to perform construction work in remote, federally managed lands with potentially limited access and seasonal weather constraints typical of high-elevation Wyoming terrain.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand GAOA compliance requirements. GAOA projects often carry specific reporting, labor, and environmental stipulations tied to public lands infrastructure spending. See the solicitation for exact contract clauses and project labor agreement requirements.
Demonstrate relevant water system construction experience. The Forest Service will likely evaluate past performance on comparable federal, municipal, or utility water infrastructure projects. Highlight experience with pump systems, pipeline installation, water storage, or distribution networks in western states or challenging terrain.
Address remote-site logistics. The Ashley National Forest location implies limited road access, potential for seasonal construction windows, and coordination with Forest Service personnel for site access and environmental protections. Your proposal should detail mobilization plans, equipment access strategies, and contingency planning for weather-related delays.
Prepare standard construction proposals. Typical submissions include pricing (lump sum or unit price), technical approach, schedule, safety plan, and key personnel qualifications. Given the November deadline, assume potential winter construction constraints or spring startup scenarios in your scheduling.
Consider subcontracting strategically. If bonding capacity or specialized expertise (environmental remediation, electrical controls, or heavy civil work) is needed, identify small business subcontractors early and ensure their SAM registration aligns with your proposal.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 1240LT26Q0109 to obtain complete specifications, drawings, evaluation criteria, and reporting requirements. Note the firm response deadline of November 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM Mountain Time—late submissions will not be considered. Begin SAM registration verification and bonding discussions immediately if not already prepared.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →