Preliminary Project Analysis (PPA) Development for Coconino, Coronado, Santa Fe and Tonto NF

Solicitation 127EAV26Q0102 is a firm-fixed price requirements contract issued by the USDA-FS CSA Southwest for the development of Preliminary Project Analysis (PPA) reports. The project focuses on determining locations and acquisition methods for the consolidation of offices in the Coconino National Forest, the relocation of the Supervisor's Office in the Coronado National Forest, an options assessment for the Las Vegas Ranger Station in the Santa Fe National Forest, and an optional relocation of the Supervisor's Office in the Tonto National Forest. The period of performance is scheduled from October 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with a primary delivery date of October 16, 2026. Key deliverables include a 90 percent draft PPA featuring a Choosing by Advantages analysis and planning-level cost estimates, followed by a 100 percent final report incorporating leadership feedback. This acquisition is a 100 percent Total Small Business Set-Aside and will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Offerors must submit a technical proposal, a price quote via a specific Excel schedule, and required representations and certifications by September 8, 2026. The technical evaluation will focus on the offeror's understanding of the Performance Work Statement, ability to meet the schedule, and adherence to applicable standards such as FSH 7309.11 and USDA EM-7310-4. The contract also mandates compliance with various federal labor standards, including specific wage determinations for Pima, Coconino, Maricopa, Pinal, and San Miguel counties, as well as strict anti-discrimination and Buy American certifications.