Snow Removal for FISL and NTDP
ID: 116419Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC EASTWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- SNOW REMOVAL/SALT (S218)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/94864519379e46aa98a09fc394e64230/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide snow removal services for the Fire Sciences Laboratory (FISL) and the National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) located in Missoula, Montana. The primary objective is to ensure safe and accessible campuses for employees and visitors from 6 AM to 6 PM on business days, with services triggered by weather conditions. This procurement is critical for maintaining operational safety during winter months and includes a firm-fixed-price requirements contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling a maximum of five years. Interested contractors must submit their quotations by January 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and are encouraged to review the solicitation documents for detailed instructions and evaluation criteria. For further inquiries, contact Arthur Courtney at arthur.courtney@usda.gov.

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    Arthur Courtney
    arthur.courtney@usda.gov
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    Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions_Amend.pdf
    This solicitation, 12441926Q0011, is for snow removal services at the Fire Sciences Laboratory (FISL) and National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) in Missoula, Montana. The objective is to maintain safe and accessible campuses for Forest Service personnel and visitors from 6 AM to 6 PM on business days. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price requirements contract with one one-year base period and four one-year option periods, not exceeding five years in total. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, evaluating price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Contractors must submit pricing for all items, and a site visit is advised. Key attachments include a Schedule of Items, Statement of Work, Site Map, and Wage Determination. Questions are due by December 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
    Attachment 1. Solicitation Terms and Conditions.pdf
    The government is seeking snow removal services for the Fire Sciences Laboratory (FISL) and National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) in Missoula, Montana. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining a safe and accessible campus from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on business days. The solicitation includes attachments such as the Schedule of Items, Statement of Work, Site Map, and Wage Determination. A firm-fixed-price requirements contract is anticipated, with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, not exceeding five years in total. Contractors must submit pricing for all items to be considered. Award will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer, with evaluation criteria including price, technical acceptability, and past performance. A site visit is recommended, and questions are due by December 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Small businesses must be within a 100-mile radius of the performance location.
    Attachment 2. Schedule Of Items.pdf
    This government file outlines the
    Attachment 3. Statement of Work_ Snow Removal.pdf
    The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service requires snow removal services for the Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory (FiSL) and National Technology Development Program (NTDP) complex. The scope of work includes maintaining safe and accessible campuses for employees and visitors from 0600 to 1800 on business days. Services are triggered by weather conditions or forecasts, with immediate salting/de-icing for one inch or less of snow or ice. Snow removal covers approximately 90,000 sq ft of parking lots at FiSL and 60,000 sq ft at NTDP, plus 1750 linear ft of sidewalks at FiSL and 650 linear ft at NTDP. General snow removal, plowing, and shoveling tasks are detailed, with specific accumulation thresholds and timing requirements. Snow must be stored in designated areas, and sand/gravel applied after plowing needs to be removed at the end of the season. The contractor must provide a supervisor with at least six months of experience, and all vehicle operators must be licensed.
    Attachment 4. Site Map.pdf
    Attachment A: Site Map details key outdoor features, including the Parking Lot, Sidewalk, and Snow Pile Area. This document, likely part of a federal or state/local RFP or grant, provides essential geographical context for planning or operational purposes. It outlines crucial areas for site navigation, maintenance, and facility management. The inclusion of a snow pile area suggests considerations for winter weather management and logistical planning. This site map is fundamental for understanding the layout and operational zones of the specified location.
    Attachment 5. Wage Determinations.pdf
    This SAM.gov Wage Determination (No. 2015-5393, Revision 26, dated 07/08/2025) outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract workers in Missoula County, Montana. It specifies that contracts entered into or renewed after January 30, 2022, must pay at least $17.75 per hour under Executive Order 14026, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, and not renewed, must pay at least $13.30 per hour under Executive Order 13658. The document details hourly rates for numerous occupations across administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other sectors. Fringe benefits include health & welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour if EO 13706 applies), vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. It also provides guidance on night and Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers, hazardous duty differentials, uniform allowances, and procedures for conforming unlisted job classifications and wage rates.
    Combined Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf
    The USDA, US Forest Service issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (Notice ID: 116419) for snow removal services at the Fire Science Laboratory (FISL) and National Technology and Development Program (NTDP) in Missoula, MT. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) set aside for small businesses, with offers due by January 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The applicable NAICS code is 561730 with a small business size standard of $9.5 million. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov. Interested parties are encouraged to review "Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions" for detailed instructions and evaluation criteria. The document also outlines the USDA's Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) as an alternative to external litigation for resolving procurement concerns, providing both informal and formal protest procedures.
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