Boise National Forest Gloria Ford Estate Decommissioning

This solicitation, numbered 1240LR26Q0013, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued under FAR Part 12 for the decommissioning of the Gloria Ford Estate within the Boise National Forest in Idaho. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 238910 and a small business size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts, meaning only eligible small business concerns may respond. All offers must be submitted electronically to cassandra.potts@usda.gov by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MDT, with the solicitation number clearly stated in the subject line; no other submission methods are accepted. A completed quote package must include a separately submitted Schedule of Items and a Technical Approach, and failure to include either will render the quote non-compliant. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price purchase order, with award to be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where only the lowest-priced offer that is technically acceptable and has at least neutral past performance will be selected. The work involves demolition of structures, hazardous materials abatement—including asbestos and lead-based paint—waste disposal in compliance with federal and state regulations, and final site restoration, all to be completed within 120 calendar days following notice to proceed, with performance beginning no earlier than July 15, 2026, and ending no later than October 30, 2026. The scope strictly prohibits explosive demolition and requires a detailed Health and Safety Plan, abatement plans, traffic control plans, and environmental documentation to be submitted and approved prior to work commencement. All waste must be segregated, double-bagged in 4- or 6-mil polyethylene, properly sealed and labeled, and disposed of at approved landfills with accompanying receipts. Payment is lump sum and covers all incidental costs; no separate reimbursement is provided for mobilization, erosion control, or site restoration. Contractors must comply with numerous FAR clauses including 52.219-6 (Total Small Business Set-Aside), 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting), and the newly added 452.203-71 requiring affirmative certification that the contractor does not engage in prohibited DEI practices, with false certification resulting in False Claims Act liability. This clause flows down