Lone Cabin Chinking

This contract is for the chinking and repair of a late 1940s log cabin located in Norwood, Colorado, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, a unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The scope of work requires the contractor to perform all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to properly seal gaps between exterior logs, repair woodpecker and rodent damage using moisture- and rodent-resistant fillers, and apply clear coat or stain as needed to protect the structure. The project is classified as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238390, with a small business size standard of $19 million, and is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act. The contractor must comply with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including those covering inspection of construction, changes and changed conditions, material and workmanship, warranty, labor standards, Buy American requirements, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on human trafficking. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to AGAR anti-discrimination and DEI compliance requirements tied to federal civil rights law, with certification of compliance being a material condition of payment. The solicitation number is 1240LT26Q0057, issued as a sealed bid with the expectation of a firm fixed-price contract. Quotes must be submitted via email to Erick Plamann at erick.plamann@usda.gov by June 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time, with questions due by May 7, 2026, at the same time. Offerors are required to have an active SAM registration, submit a two- to four-page technical approach and a construction schedule such as a Gantt chart, and complete the offer section of the solicitation. Performance must begin within ten calendar days of award and be completed within fifteen calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Payment will be processed by the USDA-FS CSA Inter Mountain 8 office in Ogden, Utah, with monthly progress payments allowed and payable within thirty days of proper invoice submission, subject to certification and detailed sub-tier payment reporting. The contract includes standard construction clauses requiring a designated superintendent, site investigation compliance, protection of existing structures, and cleanup, and mandates bonding and insurance provisions. Evaluation will be based on experience, technical approach, and price, with award going to the offeror providing the best value to the government.