249E Road Surfacing & Stabilization - Apache-Sitgreaves NF, AZ

The solicitation 127EAX26Q0071 seeks quotations for reestablishing the road template on NFSR 249E within the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona, encompassing approximately 5.29 miles from the pavement at AZ-273 westward to the intersection with NFSR 116, including turnouts and a parking area between South Cove and Railroad Cove. This effort involves road surfacing and stabilization work, classified under NAICS code 237310 for Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The acquisition is fully set aside for small businesses, with the size standard set at $45.0 million, and all responsible small business concerns are invited to submit quotations without the need for a separate written solicitation. The request is issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, through its Southwest 7 office based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the performance location centered in Springerville, Arizona. Responses must be submitted by September 3, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. local time, and this combined synopsis and solicitation serves as the only official invitation to quote. Primary point of contact is Richard Ortega, reachable via email at richard.ortega@usda.gov, and further details can be accessed through the SAM.gov workspace listing. The procurement follows FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures and is exclusively open to small business concerns meeting the eligibility criteria.