Critical Housing Maintenance Construction at Lowman Ranger District, Boise National Forest, Idaho (GAOA)

The contract involves critical housing deferred maintenance construction at the Lowman Ranger District within the Boise National Forest in Idaho, issued under solicitation number 1240LT26Q0011 as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236118, with only small business concerns eligible to respond. The work encompasses comprehensive renovations to six residential buildings—including bunkhouses, duplexes, and a laundry facility—with tasks involving selective demolition, concrete sidewalk installation, window and flooring replacement, cabinetry, plumbing, electrical upgrades, painting, and asbestos abatement. The period of performance runs from April 1, 2026, to April 15, 2027, with strict work restrictions prohibiting activities in occupied structures between April 15 and October 31, 2026. A mandatory site visit occurred on February 24, 2026, and the quote submission deadline was extended to March 20, 2026, with proposals required to be submitted via email in specified formats. The contract is awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, requiring all offers to meet stringent technical criteria in past performance, technical experience, and project management approach before price is considered. The award will be a firm-fixed-price contract governed by FAR Part 12 as a commercial acquisition, with performance governed by detailed specifications, final plans, and a schedule of items that outline every construction task and associated unit pricing. All work must comply with prevailing wage rules under the Davis-Bacon Act and Executive Order 14026, along with requirements for federal insurance, performance and payment bonds, a site superintendent, and adherence to safety, accessibility, and environmental standards including ASTM, ASCE, ICC A117.1, and ABA guidelines. Contractors must provide as-built drawings, test reports, certifications, and demonstrate compliance with safeguarding controls for Controlled Unclassified Information under NIST SP 800-171. Payment will be processed electronically through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and the Government retains full authority for inspection and acceptance at the project site. All representations and certifications must be completed by the small business offeror, including UEI registration and compliance with anti-discrimination laws, with violations potentially triggering False Claims Act liabilities.