GAOA Idaho Airstrip Back Country 2
ID: 1240LT26R0008Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEPAYETTE NATIONAL FORESTMCCALL, ID, 83638, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF AIRPORT RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS (Z2BD)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/35dccca7db4d4147bdfbcad4f65c5c3e/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service under the Payette National Forest, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to maintain three backcountry airstrips located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho. The scope of work includes essential tasks such as tree and vegetation removal, construction of airplane tie-downs, installation of boundary markers and windsock structures, grading, and the construction of outhouses and culverts. This project is significant for ensuring the accessibility and safety of these airstrips, which are vital for emergency services and recreational access in remote areas. The anticipated solicitation release is expected around December 20, 2025, with contract awards projected for February 2026, and a contract duration of 540 calendar days. Interested parties can reach out to Pat Newberry at Patricia.newberry@usda.gov or 603-359-2563, or Kellie Shaw at kellie.shaw@usda.gov or 208-313-3852 for further information.

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    1240L26R0008 Presolicitation Notice GAOA Idaho Airstip FNF.docx
    The USDA Forest Service Intermountain Region 4 PPS plans to issue an RFP for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to perform maintenance on three backcountry airstrips in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. This pre-solicitation notice, 1240LT26R0008, outlines the scope, which includes tree and vegetation removal, demolition and construction of airplane tie-downs, boundary and threshold markers, windsock structures, information boards, grading, outhouse construction, and culvert installation/replacement. The anticipated solicitation release is around December 20, 2025, with an award in February 2026, and a 540-calendar-day contract duration. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are planned. The government will use a Best Value Tradeoff approach, with technical factors being significantly more important than price, focusing on Past Performance, Experience, and Technical Approach. This acquisition is a small business set-aside under NAICS 237990, subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement, Free Trade Agreements, and Buy American Act requirements.
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