GAOA Chilao Campground Water System Rehabilitation, Angeles National Forest

This solicitation, numbered 1240LT26Q0066, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the Chilao Campground Water System Rehabilitation on the Angeles National Forest, issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 with a firm-fixed price contract type. It is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110, with a size standard of $45 million, and only responsible small business concerns are eligible to respond. The project involves comprehensive water utility and roadwork activities, including pipeline installation along existing alignments and rerouted roadbeds, replacement and construction of valve boxes, fire boxes, and standpipes, rehabilitation of three existing water tanks, and replacement of appurtenances at four well locations. Roadwork requires pulverization and paving of existing road segments, specifically Roads 3N21 and 3N14A/A2, with specified materials and standards. All work must be performed in Palmdale, California, with a mandatory period of performance from August 10, 2026, to February 15, 2027, and contractors must begin work within 10 days of award and complete it within 180 calendar days. The Statement of Work, Schedule of Items, Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, CSI Specifications, and supporting drawings provide detailed technical requirements, while strict packaging and marking guidelines mandate manufacturer-origin containers, NSF certification for potable water components, factory-applied end caps on piping, and appropriately marked utility tape in trenches. All quotes must be submitted electronically to Judith Martin at PPS.proposals@usda.gov by 5:00 PM local time on July 6, 2026, and must include a completed Standard Form 1442 with blocks 14–20c filled, along with pricing for every line item in the Schedule of Items—failure to price any item renders the offer non-responsive. Technical proposals must address three evaluation factors: Technical and Project Management, Experience, and Past Performance, with submissions requiring a detailed project schedule in CPM, Gantt, or network diagram format showing the critical path and inclusion of long-lead item acquisition timelines. Contractors must submit a quality control plan for approval prior to commencing work, maintain records of all inspections and tests, and certify in writing that all procedures were followed in compliance. Mandatory contract clauses include Inspection of Construction (FAR 52.246-