This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, an... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12441926Q0047 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Cass Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center CAS Education Heat Pump This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220. The small business size standard is $19M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. See attachment “12441926Q0047” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria. The Government is planning a pre-proposal conference (site visit), during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required. Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least two (2) days prior to the conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the conference; however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. In order to facilitate conference preparations, contractors must RSVP with the number of attendees no later than 48 hours prior to the start of the site visit. RSVPs must be sent to Michael Fredieu at Michael.Fredieu@usda.gov or (479) 667-0910, and CC Nicholas Zane at nicholas.zane@usda.gov. Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting an offer. The conferences will be held at the following locations for the corresponding line items and Forests listed in the Schedule of Items: POC: Michael Fredieu Date: Thursday, September 24th Time: 0900 (9:00AM) CST Location: 21424 AR-23, Ozark, AR 72949 **Please note, if you would like to attend the Site Visit, you are required to RSVP to Michael Fredieu by 1700 CST on 09/22/2026 via Michael.Fredieu@usda.gov or (479) 667-0910. Questions shall be submitted via email to Angela Rose at angela.rose@usda.gov or Nicholas Zane at nicholas.zane@usda.gov and are due no later than 01 Oct, 2026, at 1700 EST. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email. Questions after this time will not be considered. Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include all items listed in AGAR 452.215-71 (c) listed above. Submit offer by email to nicholas.zane@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by 20 Oct 2026 at 1700 EST. Offerors will submit all questions in writing by 01 Oct 2026 at 1700 EST. An abstract of the questions and answers, and a list of conference attendees, will be disseminated when appropriate.