Federal contracts in Idaho for small trade businesses

What: Emergency repair of the NSGC cold storage dehumidifier system. Scope, size, and performance period not stated in the notice summary. Buyer: Agricultural Research Service Where: Aberdeen, Idaho Deadline: October 27, 2026 Who can bid: Businesses with 19 million dollars or less in annual revenue, classified under NAICS 238220, and registered in SAM.gov. SBA certification is not required. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full scope of work and detailed specifications for the dehumidifier repair; (2) Whether a site visit is required before submitting a quotation Next step: Review the complete RFQ attachment. Register your business in SAM.gov if not already registered. Submit your quotation by the deadline.

What: Electrical repairs to the lift station at Fernan Ranger Station. Project is under $25,000. Buyer: US Forest Service Where: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Deadline: November 12, 2026 Who can bid: This contract is set aside for small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Only SBA-certified small businesses may bid. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Obtain the full RFQ (Request for Quotation) number 1240LU26Q0125 from SAM.gov and submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Remove and replace roofing on housing units at Island Park Admin Site. Project value estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Buyer: Forest Service (Caribou-Targhee National Forest) Where: Island Park, Idaho Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: Any business that (1) is registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission, and (2) meets the small business size standard for NAICS code 238160 (which is $19 million in annual revenue). No SBA certification is required. Key requirements: Bid bond required if quote exceeds $150,000 (use SF-24 form). Must be registered in SAM.gov. Site visit required (date on page 24 of full solicitation). Check before bidding: (1) Exact site visit date and time; (2) Complete scope of work and detailed specifications in attachments. Next step: Register in SAM.gov if not already registered, obtain full solicitation documents, attend the mandatory site visit, then submit your quote by the deadline.

What: Cedar shake roof replacement at Fenn Ranger Station. Full scope, size, and performance period in official notice. Buyer: US Forest Service Where: Kooskia, ID Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: Set aside for small businesses certified by SBA. Only eligible small businesses may bid. Key requirements: see notice Next step: Obtain the full solicitation document and submit your sealed bid by the deadline.

What: Remove and replace roof, water-damaged wall panels (SIPs), and some structural members in an existing residential duplex. Dispose of demolished materials off Forest Service lands per state and federal law. Buyer: US Forest Service Where: Kamiah, ID (Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest) Deadline: November 14, 2026 Who can bid: Reserved for small businesses only. Your company must qualify as a small business (under $45 million in revenue). Key requirements: See notice Next step: Submit your quotation by the deadline using solicitation number 1240LU27Q0001. Contact the Forest Service for detailed specifications and submission instructions.

What: Road construction work on Yellowstone Trail Road, Segment 1, ID FLAP KOOTEN 8450(1). See attachments for full scope, plans, and data files. Buyer: Federal Highway Administration Where: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Deadline: November 13, 2026 Who can bid: This bid is NOT open to you. Only six specific prime contractors listed in the notice may submit proposals. This is a task order under an existing contract. You may be able to bid as a subcontractor to these prime contractors. Key requirements: See notice Next step: If interested in subcontract work, contact the six prime contractors directly at the phone numbers listed.

What: Construction work (NAICS 236220). Full scope, quantity, and performance period not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Boise, Idaho Deadline: November 6, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA VetCert program) may bid. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Full statement of work and construction scope in the attachments; (2) Site visit date, location, and required attendance Next step: Read all attachments. Confirm your SDVOSB certification is current with SBA. Register or log in to the bidding system and submit your bid by November 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC.

What: Roof replacement, exterior painting/staining, and repairs at Mesa Falls Visitor Center. Remove and replace corrugated metal roofing, metal trim, and flashing. Prep and stain/paint exterior log walls and wood shingles. Repair woodpecker damage and overhang framing. Remove and dispose all demolished materials. Optional items: snow guards and round framing repairs. Period of performance: not stated. Buyer: Forest Service Where: Mesa Falls Visitor Center, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, Idaho Falls, ID Deadline: December 1, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses only (SBA set-aside) Key requirements: see notice Next step: Request the full solicitation document and submit your bid by the deadline.

What: Emergency room expansion project at a VA facility. Full scope and size not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Boise, Idaho Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the Small Business Administration through VetCert can bid. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Obtain the complete scope of work and project specifications from the attachments; (2) Confirm any bonding, insurance, licensing, and wage determination requirements in the full solicitation documents Next step: Download all attachments from the federal contract database, review the complete requirements, and confirm your SDVOSB VetCert status before preparing your bid.

What: Expand Emergency Room at Veterans Affairs facility in Boise, ID. Full scope, size, and period of performance not stated in this summary. Buyer: Department of Veterans Affairs Where: Boise, Idaho Deadline: October 30, 2026 Who can bid: Only Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) certified by the SBA VetCert program may bid. Your business must be verified as SDVOSB-certified before submitting a bid. Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary Check before bidding: (1) Read the full scope of work and Statement of Work in the attachments to understand all construction requirements. (2) Confirm the complete project schedule, including any site visit requirements or start date. Next step: Download the full RFP amendment and all attachments from the contracting office. Review the detailed requirements. If eligible and interested, submit your bid by October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC.

What: Refurbish Fiber Dial Rooms at Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Remove old cables, upgrade structural systems, install new fiber optic cables and point-to-point connections, integrate with existing networks, test systems, and provide documentation. Work spans multiple facilities at INL site and Idaho Falls locations. Buyer: U.S. Department of Energy (operated by Battelle Energy Alliance) Where: Idaho Falls, ID and INL facilities Deadline: December 11, 2026 Who can bid: Open to all qualified vendors; no small business set-aside Key requirements: Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements apply to INL site work over $2,000; INL Site Stabilization Agreement applies; DOE cybersecurity and safety compliance required Next step: Submit Expression of Interest to Chase.Egbert@inl.gov by deadline showing your fiber installation experience and relevant qualifications