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SILVAH software coding

SILVAH software coding is a federal sources sought from Forest Service for work in Parsons, West Virginia. Responses are due .

In our daily copy of SAM.gov data (), 5 open notices share NAICS 541511; Forest Service has 75 open notices; 7 list West Virginia as the place of performance.

SILVAH software coding. Source: SAM.gov
Notice typeSources Sought
Notice ID4924a9998b8444c3ace265513047df72
Solicitation number12760426Q0195
DepartmentDepartment of Agriculture
Agency (sub-tier)Forest Service
OfficeUSDA FOREST SERVICE
Posted
Response deadline, 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
NAICS code541511 — Custom Computer Programming Services
Industry sectorProfessional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Product/service code (PSC)DA01
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total
Place of performanceParsons, West Virginia

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What this is

A sources sought notice is market research: the agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Responding (often with a capability statement) can influence whether the contract is set aside for small businesses.

Who can bid

Small Business Set-Aside. Only small businesses can compete. "Small" is defined by the SBA size standard for the NAICS code on the notice (a revenue or employee limit). A partial set-aside reserves only part of the work for small businesses.

Deadline

17 days left: responses are due , 3:00 PM (UTC-05:00) (as of ). Late responses are usually rejected; check the notice for time zone and submission method.

Next steps

  1. Make sure your business has an active SAM.gov registration — it is free, and you should register yourself on SAM.gov. Never pay anyone for "registration".
  2. Open the official notice, download the attachments and read the statement of work and instructions.
  3. Check that your business fits the NAICS code (541511) and any set-aside requirements.
  4. Send questions before the question deadline (if any), then submit your response exactly as instructed.

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