El Yunque National Forest - Barriers System, Access Control & Intercom Maintenance

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to provide ongoing maintenance, repair, and inspection services for vehicle barrier systems, access‑control equipment, and intercoms at three sites within El Yunque National Forest (El Portal Visitor Center, Catalina gate, and La Coca checkpoint). The effort includes preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and emergency repairs performed during standard business hours, with a performance period from 11 / 01 / 2026 through 10 / 31 / 2027. This is a total small‑business set‑aside RFQ (NAICS 238210) and requires submission of a single PDF quotation plus an Excel schedule of items. • Locations: El Portal Visitor Center (coordinates 18°20′18.70″ N, 65°45′46.85″ W), Catalina gate, and La Coca checkpoint (coordinates 18°19′07.96″ N, 65°46′15.90″ W). • Scope: Preventive maintenance, monthly inspections, non‑emergency repairs, and emergency response for barriers, access‑control panels, and intercom systems. • Work hours: Preventive/inspection 0800‑1630, routine maintenance 0900‑1630, Monday‑Friday; emergency work outside these hours as needed. • No on‑site inspection office or temporary storage required; government will provide utilities and access. • Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 238210; all responsible sources may submit. • Submission deadline: 09 / 09 / 2026 5:00 PM EDT (email to Contracting Officer). • Period of performance: 12 months (Nov 2026 – Oct 2027). • Award will be based on best value/price; no pre‑bid meeting or mandatory site visit.