GAOA Idaho Airstrip Back Country 2 PNF

This procurement involves a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for deferred maintenance and improvement of three remote backcountry airstrips located within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in Idaho, under the jurisdiction of the Payette National Forest, USDA Department of Agriculture. The solicitation, identified as 1240LT26R0008 and scheduled for release in December 2025 with award anticipated in February 2026, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction). The project’s scope encompasses comprehensive maintenance activities including vegetation and tree removal, grading and earthwork to elevate airstrip surfaces, installation and repair of airplane tie-downs, boundary and threshold markers, windsock structures, segmented circles, information boards, outhouse construction, and installation or replacement of drainage features such as belt drains and culverts. The performance period extends roughly 540 calendar days, roughly from Spring 2026 to Fall 2027 with an environmental-mandated winter shutdown. The contract requires adherence to environmental and operational constraints due to the wilderness setting, mandating non-motorized equipment use and limiting access to sensitive areas. Technical specifications call for precise execution of infrastructure repairs and replacements, with an emphasis on ensuring safe, fully functional, and durable airstrip facilities capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions. Evaluation factors for award prioritize the technical approach, past performance, and firm experience under a Best Value Tradeoff methodology where technical merit outweighs price considerations. Compliance with the Buy American Act, WTO Government Procurement Agreement, and applicable Free Trade Agreements is mandatory. The contract administration is managed from McCall, Idaho, with key contacts available for queries. While detailed contract clauses, packaging requirements, and representational certifications will be provided in the forthcoming Request for Proposal, the current presolicitation documents provide comprehensive information on the project’s intent, work scope, schedule, and evaluation criteria to guide interested small business offerors.