Lassen National Forest, SCBA Physical & Spirometry Testing

This contract solicits qualified small businesses to provide on-site SCBA physical examinations and spirometry testing for U.S. Forest Service employees at the Lassen National Forest in Susanville, California, as needed, either at a local medical facility or through on-site visits by a qualified medical provider. The requirement stems from OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) and the Region 5 Respiratory Protection Program, mandating medical evaluations to determine employee fitness for respirator use, with all results maintained confidentially and without Personally Identifiable Information in government reports. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 621340 with a $12.5 million size standard, requiring offerors to be certified as small businesses in SAM.gov and to comply with all associated FAR and AGAR clauses, including subcontracting limitations, labor standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The contract is firm-fixed-price with no options, and performance is limited to the period from May 20, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with services conducted at the Susanville work site and evaluated on-site by the government. Contractors must submit a technical proposal detailing their personnel qualifications, equipment, and compliance approach, along with a separate price proposal and completed representations and certifications, all delivered via email to margaret.forrest@usda.gov by 4:00 PM PT on May 13, 2026. Evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability—assessed on adherence to OSHA and ATS standards, past performance, and proposed methodology—is confirmed before price competitiveness is considered. Personnel must comply with Personal Identity Verification requirements under FAR 52.204-9 and obtain USDA LincPass access for facility entry. Electronic payment through SAM is mandatory, invoicing must exclude PII, and subcontractors must flow down all applicable clauses. No mileage pricing is predetermined; any travel costs must be included in the bid, and no additional funding or reimbursement for travel is permitted. The contract contains no formal packaging, labeling, or preservation requirements and operates under strict data privacy and ethical conduct obligations, including compliance with Executive Orders 13706 on paid sick leave and 14168/14173 on DEI adherence.