GAOA Sherando Recreation Area Rehabilitation, George Washington-Jefferson National Forest

This solicitation, numbered 1240LT26Q0089, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the Sherando Recreation Area Rehabilitation project in the George Washington-Jefferson National Forest, specifically targeting the replacement of obsolete infrastructure. The scope encompasses rehabilitating failing water distribution systems including water lines, valves, and hydrants, installing a new well pump control system, performing water tank maintenance, and renovating multiple bathhouses—the Beach Bathhouse interior, the Lower Loop A Bathhouse interior and exterior, and the demolition of a 4-unit toilet building with construction of a new bathhouse at Upper Loop A. Option work includes renovating the Day Use area by replacing paved pathways, upgrading the picnic area, creating a kayak and small boat launch, and constructing a stone memorial garden. All work must adhere to strict technical specifications outlined in attached design plans and project manuals, and materials must be delivered in original sealed packaging with complete manufacturer labeling, including brand, type, color, production run number, manufacture date, and batch number. Glass components require both temporary and permanent labeling compliant with NFRC, ANSI 297.1, and SGCC standards. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 with a size standard of $45 million, and only small business concerns are eligible to respond. The solicitation mandates full compliance with numerous FAR clauses, including those covering labor standards such as the Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Act, and Executive Order 14026 minimum wage requirements, as well as Buy American provisions for construction materials. Contractors must furnish performance and payment bonds under FAR 52.228-15, maintain specified insurance coverages including $500,000 general liability and $100,000 employer’s liability, and provide a bid guarantee equal to 20 percent of the bid price. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, submit a technical proposal addressing approach, project management, relevant experience with projects over $2.5 million, and past performance, alongside a compliant price quote using Standard Form 1442 and a schedule of items. Proposals must be emailed by September 8, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time, with strict formatting limits on resumes (two pages per person), project narratives (two pages each), and past work documentation (20 pages max