GAOA Vault Toilet Replacement - Santa Fe National Forest

The contract involves the demolition of eight existing toilet facilities at the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest and the construction of eight new Vault toilets to address safety and health concerns posed by current facilities, which include composting, vault, and one flush toilet. The project scope encompasses site demolition, installation of precast concrete vault toilets, gravel pathways, asbestos abatement, septic tank decommissioning, and site cleanup, with work scheduled for completion within 180 days after the notice to proceed. The solicitation, issued by USDA Forest Service CSA Southwest, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238910, with an estimated project value between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Offers are due by December 9, 2025, and the contract is anticipated to run from January 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. The procurement includes detailed technical and contractual documentation, such as a Statement of Work, drawings, schedule of items, fire plan, and wage determination, along with standard FAR clauses governing inspection, workmanship, warranties, and specifications. The evaluation criteria emphasize equal weighting of past performance and technical approach, with a best value trade-off basis for award, allowing flexibility beyond the lowest price. Contract administration will be managed through USDA’s designated office, with invoices submitted to the specified Albuquerque address. The solicitation also incorporates various FAR representations and certifications related to small business status, socioeconomic categories, and compliance with regulations concerning telecommunications equipment and supply chain security, although specific responses from offerors are not included. Overall, the contract aims to improve safety and sanitation facilities in the national forest through a structured, federally regulated procurement process.