PRD B290 Roof
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC EAST · Response deadline: Tue, 20 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking roofing services through this small business set-aside contract. Based on the NAICS code 238160 (Roofing Contractors), this opportunity involves the installation, repair, or replacement of roofing systems. The specific location is Chadron, Nebraska, suggesting this work may relate to Forest Service facilities in that area. The title "PRD B290 Roof" indicates a particular building or facility designation, though see the solicitation for exact scope details.
Roofing work for federal facilities typically includes removal of existing roofing materials, installation of new systems (such as built-up roofing, single-ply membranes, or metal roofing), flashing, and associated waterproofing. Federal roofing contracts often require compliance with specific technical specifications, warranty terms, and safety protocols for working on government buildings.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | USDA Forest Service — SPOC East |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | 12441926Q0048 |
| NAICS | 238160 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Chadron, NE |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under the total small business set-aside program. To qualify, your business must:
- Meet the SBA size standard for NAICS 238160 ($16.5 million average annual receipts for roofing contractors)
- Be registered in SAM.gov and have an active registration through contract performance
- Hold any required state roofing licenses for Nebraska
- Demonstrate applicable roofing experience and bonding capacity
Veteran-owned, woman-owned, HUBZone, and other small business socioeconomic certifications may provide advantages in federal contracting generally, but are not required for this total small business set-aside.
How to put together a competitive bid
For roofing contracts, focus your preparation on these elements:
Technical approach: Detail your methodology for roof replacement or repair, including weather protection plans, debris disposal, and minimization of disruption to facility operations. Federal facilities often operate continuously, so phased work schedules may be advantageous.
Personnel qualifications: Identify certified roofers with manufacturer-specific training for proposed systems. Include safety credentials such as OSHA 30-hour construction training.
Past performance: Provide references from comparable commercial or federal roofing projects, ideally in similar climates or with standing seam metal, membrane, or built-up systems common in government buildings.
Pricing: Material costs fluctuate significantly; lock in supplier quotes. Factor in prevailing wage requirements if Davis-Bacon Act applies (common for federal construction over $2,000). Include mobilization to Chadron, Nebraska in your overhead calculations.
Bonding: Prepare your surety for potential bid bond and performance/payment bond requirements, standard for construction contracts.
Regulatory compliance: Confirm your ability to meet federal specifications such as Buy American Act provisions for roofing materials.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 12441926Q0048 to obtain the statement of work, evaluation criteria, and specific contract clauses
- Note the firm deadline: October 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Verify your SAM.gov registration is current and active
- Contact the contracting officer with any questions well before the deadline, as the response period is approximately two weeks
View the official notice on SAM.gov →