Blue Lake Fence Reconstruction near Ruidoso, NM

The Blue Lake Fence Reconstruction project, solicited under number 127EAX26Q0012-002, is a firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside for work to be performed on the Lincoln National Forest near Ruidoso, New Mexico, within the Smokey Bear Ranger District. The contract is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation under FAR Part 12 and is restricted to small businesses meeting the $19 million size standard under NAICS code 238990. All responsible small businesses may submit a quotation, but any prior submissions are voided due to a significant amendment issued on June 2, 2026, which mandates that all new quotes acknowledge Amendment 003 and include updated compliance with State of New Mexico Gross Receipts and Compensating Tax provisions. The scope involves full fence reconstruction using government-furnished materials, with the contractor responsible for labor, tools, equipment, site preparation, post-setting, panel and gate installation, and post-construction site restoration. The work must commence within one day of notice to proceed and be completed within 30 calendar days, with no option periods or extensions anticipated. Key deliverables include adherence to the detailed Statement of Work, compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act wage determination NM20260021, and strict environmental restoration of disturbed areas. Technical proposals must detail the contractor’s approach, work sequencing, resource allocation, and subcontractor capabilities, while past performance is evaluated on quality, timeliness, cost control, and contract compliance, using adjectival ratings of acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable. Price proposals must be fair and reasonable per FAR 12.204 and submitted as an SF-1442 form in a separate PDF, accompanied by a technical proposal and a completed price schedule. Awards will be made through a best-value determination where technical superiority is the deciding factor, with price and past performance acting as thresholds for acceptability—no trade-offs are allowed. Submission is exclusively via email to Melissa Heckenlaible by June 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM Mountain Time, with all documentation in separate Adobe PDFs. Contractors must provide a UEI number, maintain active SAM.gov registration, and certify compliance with Buy American, DEI program restrictions under AGAR clauses, and fire safety protocols including mandatory fire toolboxes, trained fire guards during high-risk conditions, and low-impact equipment. Inspection and acceptance occur