Cherokee, NC
Oconaluftee Waterline Replacement
USDA Forest Service-SPOC East · Open for bids · Amended Oct 6
Small businesses only
Contracting office
USDA Forest Service-SPOC East (124419): construction & facilities contracts
Numbers cover FY2021–FY2025 (Oct 2020 – Sep 2025). Data as of Oct 21, 2026; complete through Sep 21, 2026. Data status
Open bids here now (1)
See them on the map Updated weekly from SAM.gov · data through Oct 25. Free, no sign-up.
No open bids here right now. Updated weekly from SAM.gov · data through Oct 25. Save this search
Typical award (median)
$80,855
The middle of 46 priced awards, FY2021–FY2025. Half were between $24.3k and $207k.
Typical number of bids
2
Median bids per award, reported for 31 of 31 competed awards. 36% drew only one bid.
Won by small businesses
91%
Share of the 46 priced awards.
Median = the middle award: half were smaller, half were larger. Bids = how many offers the agency received.
What this means
- The middle construction & facilities award from USDA Forest Service-SPOC East was $80.9k (FY2021-FY2025, 46 priced awards).
- That is 53% higher than the median for all construction & facilities work nationwide ($52.8k).
- Competed awards drew a median of 2 offers (reported for 31 of 31).
- 36% of competed awards drew only one offer.
- Small businesses won 91% of priced awards.
- Tip 85% of awards with a reported set-aside were reserved for small businesses, so small firms were not bidding against large companies.
- Tip The typical award drew only 2 bids. Less competition can mean a better chance for a new bidder.
FedComps Pro · coming soon · free waitlist
Get alerts for new building construction work near you
- Alerts that say if a bid is worth it
- Deadline and amendment alerts
- Recompete radar
- Plain-English bid summaries
- Competitor tracking
- Unlimited saved searches
Planned price: $15/month or $119/year (save 34%), with a 14-day free trial. No card needed to start. Cancel anytime. See pricing
Awards per year
- FY2025, the latest full year: 16 awards
- FY2026 is still being reported
Show the numbers
| Year | Awards | Median award |
|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 6 | $101,896 |
| FY2023 | 20 | $93,831 |
| FY2024 | 4 | – |
| FY2025 | 16 | $51,810 |
| FY2026 (provisional) | 25 | $96,266 |
Award sizes
- Holds the median award, $80,855
Recent awards
The latest 25 awards, newest first. Each contract number opens its official record on USAspending.gov.
| Project | How it was awarded | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | Replace Failed 10-TON Packaged Rooftop HVAC Unit Serving Dining Hall. 12441926C0013 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Osteen & Lemmons Electrical & Mechanical Services, Inc | $46,500 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Building 3 and 4 Connections 12441926P0030 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Shekar Engineering, P.L.C | $974,151 | 6 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 29, 2026 | This Is Not an IT Purchase - Supply Install Emergency Transfer Switch with Controls Chiller #2 Stoneville, MS - TBD 12441926P0032 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Robinson Electric Company, Inc. | $89,539 | 11 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 29, 2026 | To Provide Electrical Upgrade to Insectary Building and Service Hookup to New BSL-2 Containerized Laboratory That Will Be Used to Rear Biological Control Agents for Coffee 12441926P0033 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | DKN Electrical LLC | $71,549 | 3 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Repair Fire Sprinkler Systems in B1 and B2. Correct the Sprinkler System Deficiencies Listed in the Attachment. Install Tag Systems. 12441926P0034 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional | Underwood Federal Solutions LLC | $66,853 | 9 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Replacement of Existing Aged Non-Functioning HVAC System with New Split System and the Existing Electrical Distribution System 12441926F0018 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Provisional Offers from IDIQ | Ettm JV LLC | $96,266 | 9 from the IDIQ | Order (single-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center Dining Hall and Education HVAC 12441926P0028 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Shoreline Mechanical LLC | $203,395 | 10 | Competed Small business |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Fort Simcoe Multiple Building Life Safety. Corrects Exits in Two Buildings to Comply with the International Fire Code. 12441926P0021 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Individual contractor (name withheld) | $23,900 | 3 | Competed Small business |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Creek JCC Multiple BLDG Fire Alarms. Replacement of Obsolete, Non-Functional Fire Alarm Systems. 12441926P0027 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) Equipment purchase | Atz Solution LLC | $107,500 | 6 | Competed Small business |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Jacobs Creek Multiple Building Electrical Life Safety 12441926C0010 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Allen Brothers Construction, Inc. | $580,257 | 6 | Competed Small business |
| Jul 29, 2026 | LBJ JCC Dishwasher Ventilation and Electric Panel. Project to Install Make-Up Air and Exhaust Fan for Dishwasher to Eliminate Elevated Carbon Monoxide Levels. Additionally, Replace/Relocate Electrical Panel Currently Exposed to Humid Conditions and C 12441926P0023 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Osteen & Lemmons Electrical & Mechanical Services, Inc | $99,250 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Moratorium Exception: Emergency - Imminent Threat to Health - Creek Food Service Water Heaters. The 300 Gallon Water Heater Serving the Cafeteria Has Failed and the Center Is Running on the Small 50 Gallon Water Heater, Which Is Not Designed 12441926P0019 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Stilten, Ltd. Co. | $68,750 | 9 | Competed Small business |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Great ONYX JCC B02 Generator and B16 Electrical Rehab. 12441926F0016 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Rusty Bucket Construction LLC | $200,000 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Angell Electrical Deficiencies. Correcting Life Safety Deficiencies for the Administration Building and Gymnasium. 12441926C0005 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Reagent World, Inc. | $399,226 | 2 | Competed Open to all |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Creek Wind Damage Reconstruction - Repair Multiple Buildings Damaged and Falling Trees (Roof, Ceiling, Adjoining Areas) 12441926C0006 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Schrock Construction Inc | $805,005 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Wolf Creek Multiple Building Fire Alarm Life Safety - Adding Carbon Monoxide, Smoke and Heat Detectors for Compliance with Current Codes and Standards. 12441926P0018 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Securecom, Inc. | $37,883 | 1 | Competed Small business |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Fire Alarm and Electrical Rehab-Mingo JCC Life Safety 12441926F0015 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Rusty Bucket Construction LLC | $97,000 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Pine Knot Multiple Building Demolition 12441926F0012 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Rusty Bucket Construction LLC | $176,328 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Emergency: Imminent Threat to Health and Property - Schenck Job Corps Multiple Building Electric Life Safety; Flood Damaged Electrical Equipment, Welding Equipment & Backup Generator Serving Wastewater Pumps 12441926F0011 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Rusty Bucket Construction LLC | $210,900 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Schenck Multiple Building Life Safety - Architectural and Doors. Door and Hardware Replacements, Repairs, and Adjustments to Correct Inoperable Egress Openings to Comply with Fire Code. 12441926F0010 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Terra Site Constructors LLC | $49,383 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Frenchburg DORM 137 Sewer Line Break Repairs 12441926F0008 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Rusty Bucket Construction LLC | $45,800 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Job Corps Great ONYX B02 Dining Hall Emergency Sanitary Sewer Line Repair 12441926F0009 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Rusty Bucket Construction LLC | $25,000 | 1 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Exception: Emergency - Imminent Threat to Health and Property - Cass B35 Bumpers DORM Boiler Repair. The Two Boilers in Building 35 Bumpers DORM at Cass Job Corps Center Are in Need of Urgent Repairs. The South Wing of the Dormitory Does 12441926P0010 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Powers of Arkansas Inc | $4,656 | 1 | Not competed Open to all |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Pine Knot Multiple Building HVAC 12441926F0005 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Rusty Bucket Construction LLC | $203,600 | 2 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Moratorium Exception: Emergency - Imminent Threat to Health and Property - Mingo Education Chiller Replacement and HVAC Inspection. Replace Chiller Serving the Education Building HVAC System. Inspect Other HVAC System Components for Proper Function. 12441926F0006 on USAspending (opens in a new tab) | Vazquez Commercial Contracting, LLC | $232,000 | 3 | Order (multiple-award IDIQ) Small business |
Value at award = the contract value when it was signed. Bids = offers received; "–" means not reported. Set-aside = reserved for a group, such as small or veteran-owned businesses. IDIQ = an umbrella contract; work under it is placed as task orders.
Who won
Companies with the most priced awards here, FY2021–FY2025.
| # | Company | Awards | Total value at award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wright Bros LLC | 3 | $847,704 |
| 2 | Opportunity Resources Inc | 3 | $217,936 |
| 3 | Williams Construction & Cabinetry, Inc. | 2 | $6,940,805 |
| 4 | John Cecil Construction, LLC | 2 | $1,043,849 |
| 5 | RB Construction Company | 2 | $425,802 |
| 6 | Rca LLC | 2 | $173,652 |
| 7 | HD Inc. | 2 | $106,048 |
| 8 | Hamlin Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal, Inc. | 2 | $23,608 |
| 9 | Marrero, Couvillon & Associates, L.L.C. | 1 | $2,989,859 |
| 10 | Bba Construction LLC | 1 | $215,321 |
How the work was bought
Competition
Was the work open to bids?
- Competed 17 (37%)
A standalone contract that was open to bids.
- Order (multiple-award IDIQ) 14 (30%)
A task order placed under an IDIQ held by several companies, who competed for it.
- Order (single-award IDIQ) 12 (26%)
A task order under an IDIQ held by one company. No new competition, so it is left out of bid statistics.
- Not competed 3 (7%)
Sole-source: only one company was asked.
Set-asides
Set-aside = reserved for a group of businesses.
- Small business 35 (76%)
Only small businesses could bid.
- Open to all 7 (15%)
No set-aside: any size of business could bid.
- 8(a) 4 (9%)
Reserved for firms in SBA's 8(a) program for disadvantaged small businesses.
Left out of the numbers above: 6 equipment purchases, 4 cancelled or $0 awards. Why?
Umbrella contracts used here
Many jobs are placed as task orders under an IDIQ: an umbrella contract with no fixed amount. Only the companies holding it can get those orders. A "multiple-award" IDIQ is shared by several companies, who compete for each order. "–" = not reported.
| Contract | Type | Orders | Ordering ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1284LM23D0002 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 1 offers | 3 | Dec 31, 2026 |
| 12445521D0008 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 1 offers | 2 | Jun 27, 2026 |
| 12456819D0002 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 1 offers | 2 | May 31, 2024 |
| 12475618D0014 | Multiple-award The IDIQ drew 10 offers | 2 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| 1282A724D0011 | Single-award The IDIQ drew 7 offers | 2 | Jun 3, 2029 |
Trades this office buys
Other offices
- USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 2
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 9
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 4
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 6
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 7
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 9
- USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 3
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 2
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 1
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 7
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 6
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 5
Show all 30
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 1
- USDA Forest Service-SPOC SW
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 1
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 6
- USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 5
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 3
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 2
- USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 1
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 2
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 4
- USDA Forest Service-SPOC Im
- USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest 5
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 3
- USDA Forest Service CSA East 8
- USDA Forest Service Stewardship Contracting Branch
- USDA Forest Service at-Incident Management SPT Branch
- USDA Forest Service
- USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 5
Report an error on this page
Wrong number, award at the wrong base, or a name that should not be here? Tell us. We check every report and fix the rule behind it.