R2 Road Maintenance
ID: 1123265Type: Presolicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC IMWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

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Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

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NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER FOREST/RANGE IMPROVEMENTS (NON-CONSTRUCTION) (F018)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the R2 Road Maintenance and other Forest maintenance/support services within Region 2, which includes Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. The contract aims to establish multiple Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for essential maintenance and repair work on National Forest roads, including services such as snow removal, surface maintenance, drainage structure reconditioning, and roadway vegetation maintenance. This initiative is crucial for maintaining national public resources and ensuring the accessibility and safety of forested areas. Interested small businesses are encouraged to submit a Statement of Capability within 15 days and may direct inquiries to Traci Jackson at Traci.jackson@usda.gov. The applicable NAICS code for this project is 115310, with a size standard of $11.5 million, and the solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov if pursued.

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    The pre-solicitation notice serves to inform potential contractors about a forthcoming opportunity regarding maintenance and repair work on National Forest roads within Region 2, specifically through the Special Project Operations Center, Intermountain Branch. This is an informational announcement and does not solicit proposals; the actual solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov if pursued. The applicable NAICS code for this project is 115310, with a size standard of $11.5 million. Interested firms are encouraged to submit a Statement of Capability within the specified 15-day period, also indicating their business classification, such as small business or veteran-owned. The contract will be set aside for small businesses and will follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 guidelines for negotiation procedures. All inquiries should be directed to Traci Jackson, the Contract Specialist, via the provided contact information. This announcement reflects the government’s intent to engage small businesses for forestry support activities crucial to maintaining national public resources.
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