U.S. Department of Agriculture
Active

Abandoned Mine Closure

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Updated Jul 21, 2026 · 00:03 UTC

The USDA needs a small business to close an abandoned mine adit in Idaho.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The USDA wants to close an abandoned mine adit on the St Joe Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest using a combination grated PVC pipe and backfill type closure due to extremely unstable and hazardous conditions.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
  • How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
  • When and how do you bid? Proposals are due on August 24, 2026, and must be submitted through SAM.gov.

Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.

Primary point of contact

Name
Jim Kaminski
Email
james.kaminski@usda.gov
Phone
(573) 453-8424

Get matched opportunities delivered daily, for free.

The set-asides that fit your business, in plain English — delivered every morning.