H-Forest-Wide Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Inspection & Testing for the Deschutes National Forest

Okay, here's a breakdown of the provided document, focusing on the key information a potential bidder would need. I'll organize it into sections for clarity. **1. Opportunity Overview** * **Solicitation Number:** 1240BE25Q0068 * **Opportunity Title:** H-Forest-Wide Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Inspection & Testing * **Agency:** USDA Forest Service, Deschutes National Forest * **Set-Aside:** Total Small Business Set-Aside * **Description:** The Forest Service requires a contractor to provide inspection and testing of fire alarm and sprinkler systems in various buildings on the Deschutes National Forest. This includes all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed. **2. Key Dates & Submission Information** * **Submission Deadline:** September 17, 2025, 2:00 PM PST * **Submission Method:** Email to [matthew.stephens@usda.gov](mailto:matthew.stephens@usda.gov) * **Contact Person:** Matt Stephens, Contracting Officer ([matthew.stephens@usda.gov](mailto:matthew.stephens@usda.gov)) **3. Points of Contact (Government)** * **Contracting Officer:** Matt Stephens ([matthew.stephens@usda.gov](mailto:matthew.stephens@usda.gov)) * **Contracting Officer's Representative & Facilities Manager:** Michael Levrant ([Michael.Levrant@usda.gov](mailto:Michael.Levrant@usda.gov)) * **Additional Contacts:** Scott Wonderly ([Scott.Wonderly@usda.gov](mailto:Scott.Wonderly@usda.gov)) & Damian Lunetta ([damian.lunetta@usda.gov](mailto:damian.lunetta@usda.gov)) **4. Attachments & Included Documents** * **Attachment 1:** Performance Work Statement (PWS) – Forest-Wide Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems Inspection & Testing (8 pages) - *This is the most important document, detailing the scope of work.* * **Attachment 2:** Wage Determinations – No 2015-5565, Revision No 26, Revision Date 07-08-2025 (15 pages) - *Used for determining prevailing wage rates.* * **Additional listed attachments**: Bend Pine Admin Office - 5-year Hydrostatic testing, Crescent District Office - 5-year Hydrostatic testing, Cascade Lake Welcome Station - 5-year Hydrostatic testing, RAC Pump-House Building & RAC Fire Cache Warehouse Building - 5-year Hydrostatic testing, RAC Paraloft Building - 5-year Hydrostatic testing. * **52.212-5:** Contract Terms and Conditions (Commercial Products/Services) – with a Deviation in January 2025 and February 2025. **5. Contractual/Legal Information** * The document references several FAR clauses (Federal Acquisition Regulations). * There's a note about a "Modification for Contract Closeout" related to Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). This details how remaining funds will be handled at the end of the contract. * The document refers to the use of authorized deviations in clauses and includes a reference to **52.212-5** which is a clause related to implementing Statutes or Executive Orders. **Important Considerations for Bidders** * **PWS is Key:** Thoroughly review the Performance Work Statement (PWS) to understand exactly what the Forest Service expects. * **Wage Determination:** Use the provided wage determination to accurately price your labor costs. * **Small Business Set-Aside:** Confirm you meet the requirements for a Total Small Business Set-Aside. * **FAR Clauses:** Be familiar with the referenced FAR clauses. * **Deviation Notice:** Pay attention to the deviation notice regarding the contract terms, as those terms will be slightly different than the standard FAR language. I hope this breakdown is helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Notice ID

a1f7330ab8034bea85b194f47f788573

Solicitation Number

1240BE25Q0068

NAICS Code

561621

Classification Code

H312