GAOA Powell Duplex Improvements, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest

Subject: GAOA Powell Duplex Improvements – Solicitation 1240LU26Q0025 The USDA Forest Service is issuing RFQ 1240LU26Q0025 for the Powell Duplex Improvements on the Nez Perce‑Clearwater National Forest, Idaho. This total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 236118, $45 M size standard) requires qualified small firms to submit a quotation that includes product data, performance data, shop drawings, and delegated design drawings stamped by a registered Professional Engineer. Offerors must also provide a workforce utilization plan, biobased product usage, and detailed schedules (proposed start/completion dates for each major task). Work hour restrictions are 07:30‑17:00 PDT for exterior activities and 07:00‑19:00 PDT for interior work, Monday‑Friday. A second organized site visit is available, and clauses 52.236‑2 (Differing Site Conditions) and 52.236‑3 (Site Investigations) will be incorporated. All submissions must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or PDF, emailed to Judith.martin@usda.gov and PPS.proposals@usda.gov by 15:30 MDT on 22 April 2026, with the solicitation name and number in the subject line. Quotations will be evaluated using a comparative methodology that emphasizes technical merit and schedule feasibility over lowest price alone. Technical proposals must address Factor 1 (Technical and Performance Schedule) and Factor 2 (Technical Approach, Experience, and Project Management), including equipment types, logistics, crew accommodations, safety controls, and organizational structure. The Government will assess price reasonableness and consistency through unit‑price analysis. Offerors must be SAM‑registered at the time of submission.

Notice ID

7bcbd951dad6407bbc20252e6e47459a

Solicitation Number

1240LU26Q0025

NAICS Code

236118

Classification Code

Y1FA