Indian River Canoe Trail Clearing

This solicitation, numbered 12444526Q0039, is a total small business set-aside for the clearing and maintenance of approximately 30.2 miles of the Indian River Canoe Trail within the Munising Ranger District of Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan, targeting a segment between the Fish Lake Canoe/Boat Launch and the 8 Mile Bridge at FR2218. The acquisition is structured as a firm-fixed price requirements contract with a one-year base period and four one-year option periods, totaling a potential five-year duration, and includes a possible six-month extension under FAR 52.217-8. All work must comply with strict environmental and safety guidelines, including achieving a clearance width and height of approximately 40 inches using flush cuts, prohibiting the cutting of live trees without Forest Service approval, restricting disturbance of large woody material below 12 inches of low water level, banning explosive use, requiring bio-based bar oil, and mandating that chainsaw refueling occur at least 100 feet from water. Contractors must carry a copy of the EGLE permit at all times during operations and document GPS coordinates and photos of unsafe obstructions for the Contracting Officer Representative. The effort is evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where technical and past performance ratings must be at least acceptable or neutral, and pricing must be submitted for the base period and all option periods to be considered responsive. Submissions must be sent via email to Joshua Franks by June 21, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern, with the solicitation number included in the subject line, and must include an active SAM registration, firm-fixed pricing valid for 90 days, and fully completed certifications and representations. The contract imposes rigorous compliance requirements tied to Federal anti-discrimination laws and Equal Protection principles under the U.S. Constitution, as codified in AGAR 452.203-71, with compliance being a material term of payment; failure to comply renders the contractor ineligible for funding and subject to liabilities under the False Claims Act and criminal statutes. Contractors must also affirm adherence to Executive Orders 14168 and 14173 regarding gender ideology and merit-based opportunity. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer, and all delivery is F.O.B. Destination. Multiple mandatory contract clauses are incorporated, including those related to whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, accelerated