Mitchell-Jackson IRSC

This solicitation, designated as RFQ 12363N26Q4189, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12, issued by the USDA-FS Stewardship Contracting Branch for the Mitchell Jackson DxP Stewardship Project in Libby, Montana. The objective is to modify forest fuel conditions to reduce the risk of wildland fire spreading into Operable Unit 3 and mitigate exposure to Libby Amphibole Asbestos through activities including timber removal, road reconstruction, tree planting, and associated ecological restoration efforts. The acquisition is strictly set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 113310 and a small business size standard of 500 employees, making it a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible small business concerns are invited to submit quotations, which must be sent via email to Mark Phillipp and Matt Daigle at USDA.gov. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for July 22, 2026, and proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes—a technical proposal and a price proposal—by the deadline of August 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. The technical proposal must not reference cost and must detail the work activity plan, quality control methods, equipment, key personnel, and community benefits, while the price proposal must include a signed SF-1449 form, a fully completed Schedule of Items with all line items priced, and all required certifications from Exhibit 1. Failure to price any item in the Schedule of Items renders the proposal ineligible. A 20% bid guarantee is required for mandatory road reconstruction components. The contract requires performance under a Firm Fixed Price model with a period of performance extending from June 15, 2027, to October 15, 2032, with work to commence within 10 days of notification. Technical specifications for tree planting, road construction, timber removal, and environmental protection are detailed in multiple appendices, with quality thresholds measured at 93% for acceptable performance and adherence to AASHTO and ASTM standards for earthwork and aggregate testing. The Contractor must assign designated key personnel including an Overall Project Manager, Logging Supervisor, and Roads Treatment Supervisor, and comply with stringent labor certification requirements including FLC registration and H-2B documentation. Performance and Payment Bonds are mandatory for road work, and all equipment must