Westside Trail Bridge Replacements

This solicitation, numbered 1240LP26Q0053, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 12 for the procurement of three timber trail bridges to replace failed or inadequate structures within the Westside Ranger District of the USDA Forest Service. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 321999, with a small business size standard of 500 employees, and is reserved exclusively for small business concerns. The contract involves the fabrication and delivery of two bridge kits—a 25-foot glulam girder bridge and a 16-foot nail-laminated bridge—along with a third bridge of the same 25-foot glulam design, all to be delivered F.O.B. destination to the Bannock Guard Station in Pocatello, Idaho by August 6, 2026. Delivery is prohibited on Fridays, and early delivery is permitted. All timber components must be chemically treated to resist decay and insect damage, certified to AWPA standards, and traced back to their mill of origin with accompanying mill certificates. A Certificate of Conformance per FAR 52.246-15 must be provided for each item. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site by the Government, and payment will be processed electronically via the System for Award Management in accordance with FAR 52.232-33. The evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where the lowest-priced offer that is technically acceptable and has acceptable or neutral past performance will be selected. Technical acceptability hinges on the offeror's understanding of the Statement of Work and ability to meet the delivery schedule, while past performance will be assessed based on prior quality, timeliness, cost control, and compliance. The solicitation includes mandatory clauses covering cybersecurity (FAR 52.240-93), employment eligibility verification (FAR 52.222-54), paid sick leave (FAR 52.222-62), anti-trafficking (FAR 52.222-50), and contractor ethics (FAR 52.203-13), among others. Notably, the contract incorporates stringent anti-discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance clauses from AGAR 452.203-71 and 452.2