Federal contracts in Montana for small trade businesses

What: Janitorial/custodial services at Swan Lake Ranger District Office in Bigfork, MT. Daily tasks: empty trash, clean floors, dust surfaces, clean/disinfect bathrooms and water fountains, restock supplies, remove cobwebs, clean walls and windows. Quarterly, semi-annual, and annual deep cleaning of blinds, carpets, fixtures, and windows. Buyer: Forest Service Where: 200 Ranger Station Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911 Deadline: November 12, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses only (100% set-aside). Must be certified as small under SBA rules. Key requirements: All employees and subcontractors must complete annual mandatory training. See notice for insurance and bonding details. Next step: Attend optional site visit October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. Submit questions by November 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM to Christine.M.Hansen@usda.gov. Submit bid by deadline.

What: Network cabling and IT room improvements at Hebgen Lake District Office. Specific scope and quantities are in the full notice. Buyer: USDA Forest Service Where: West Yellowstone, Montana Deadline: November 13, 2026 Who can bid: Only small businesses can bid. Your company must qualify as a small business under the $19.0 million size standard for this work category. Key requirements: See notice Next step: Submit your quotation by November 13, 2026. Read the full solicitation (RFQ 1240LU26Q0132) on SAM.gov for all specifications and instructions.

What: Base-wide refuse collection, transportation, and disposal services at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Full scope and contract period are in the Statement of Work (not shown in this summary). Buyer: Department of the Air Force, 341st Contracting Squadron Where: Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana Deadline: October 26, 2026 — this is the deadline to submit a capability statement, not a bid Who can bid: This is market research to determine if the work can be set aside for small businesses. The Air Force is actively seeking responses from small business concerns, including 8(a) businesses, HUBZone businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and women-owned businesses. Key requirements: Your solid waste disposal plan must be adequate. You must comply with FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting). Other licenses, insurance, bonding, and wage determinations are not stated in this summary. Check before bidding: (1) Review the complete Statement of Work to confirm the full scope, service locations, and contract period. (2) Obtain and review the wage determination that will apply to this contract. Next step: Prepare a brief capability statement showing your business size status, how many trucks and staff you have available, and your experience with refuse collection. Submit it by October 26, 2026 at 4 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

What: Complete installation and assembly of heating systems (hydronic and air heating), propane service and fireplaces, water supply, and sewer drain systems at Star Meadows facility Buyer: US Forest Service Where: Whitefish, Montana Deadline: December 8, 2026 Who can bid: Small businesses certified by the SBA (set-aside for small business) Key requirements: see notice Next step: Download the full solicitation package from SAM.gov and submit your bid by the deadline