Dust Abatement-Magnesium Chloride Application

This contract solicitation, designated as 1240LS26Q0034, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the purchase, delivery, and application of dust abatement materials on approximately 42.4 miles of roadways within the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho, specifically in Zip Code 83467. The primary requirement is for Magnesium Chloride brine with a minimum salt concentration of 31% by weight, though dry formulations such as flake or prill may be substituted if they provide an equivalent salt value based on weight. The work involves applying the material at specified rates—0.3 gallons per square yard for the Salmon River Road segment and 0.5 gallons per square yard for the Stanley-Landmark & Boundary-Dagger Roads segment, with the latter requiring two applications not exceeding 0.3 gallons per square yard per application. The project must be completed by July 10, 2026, and all applications must be scheduled with and approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative at least seven days in advance, with strict prohibitions against application during or immediately before significant precipitation. The contract mandates uniform application with no more than a +/-5% deviation from the specified rate, coverage of the designated road width without over-spray into waterways or ditches, and compliance with all product specifications, including contamination controls during transport. The acquisition is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 325180, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and only responsible small business concerns may respond. Technical and pricing proposals must be submitted as two separate attachments via email to Christine M. Hansen, the contracting officer, by the revised deadline of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. Offerors must include a detailed technical narrative describing their capabilities and experience in similar dust abatement projects, including material handling and application expertise, as well as past performance records. The evaluation will be based on best value, not solely lowest price, and responsiveness is contingent upon submitting pricing for all line items. Payment will be made at contract unit prices for accepted quantities as verified through the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, which includes visual inspections, field sampling, and laboratory testing to confirm product concentrations and application accuracy. Contractors must provide scaled delivery tickets with each load, a Certificate of Compliance or equivalent bill of lading