Sand Route Improvements and Restoration

The contract award notice for Sand Route Improvements and Restoration under solicitation number 1240BE26Q0048 is a Firm Fixed Price contract issued by the Siuslaw National Forest, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with performance located at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area near Corvallis, Oregon. The work is scheduled to take place between October 5, 2026, and December 15, 2026, and involves heavy equipment operations to improve and restore sand-based off-highway vehicle routes, including vegetation removal, surface smoothing, drainage clearing, berm removal, and raising the Driftwood OHV Route to a maximum width of 16 feet. All supplies, materials, labor, and transportation are the responsibility of the contractor, except for any Government-furnished items. The contract requires mobilization of specific equipment: a minimum 10-ton excavator, an 80,000-pound dozer, and a 10-cubic-yard dump truck, with full mobilization required on the first day of performance. A rough work schedule must be submitted within two weeks of award, and operations must adhere strictly to Forest Service direction, environmental protections, and designated performance parameters outlined in Exhibit 01. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with a size standard of $11.5 million in annual receipts, and includes multiple small business-related clauses such as 52.219-6, 52.219-8, 52.219-9 (with Alternate IV), 52.219-14, and the Nonmanufacturer Rule, ensuring small business participation and subcontracting compliance. The contract also incorporates requirements for whistleblower protections, contractor ethics, cybersecurity protections, and compliance with the Service Contract Act, while mandating payment via Electronic Funds Transfer through SAM. Evaluation will be conducted on a trade-off basis under three non-weighted factors: relevant past performance, technical approach, and price, with award going to the most advantageous offer. The solicitation requires proposers to submit three distinct volumes—Schedule of Items, Past Performance, and Technical Approach—via email to the contracting officer by April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Although pricing fields are left blank in the schedule, the contract imposes FOB Destination terms with inspection and acceptance occurring at the work