Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional inform... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 dated October 1, 2025. This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems with a Small Business Size Standard of $41M. The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to repair the existing well at the Quemado Lake Recreation Site to restore full water functionality. This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, software, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals to perform all work necessary in compliance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Services shall include removal and replacement of failed components, installation of new hardware, electrical connections, and testing. In addition to the well replacement /repair, the contractor shall perform limited roadway rehabilitation to enable safe transport and operation of equipment that is required for the work. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall perform all work, test to ensure all functions work correctly and leave a clean working site. Background: The current well system at Quemado Lake is inoperable and requires repair. This project ensures reliable water access for the public and USFS personnel. The recreation site is scheduled to open by May 10th, and failure to restore water service will delay this opening indefinitely. Estimated Period of Performance: March 2, 2026-April 1, 2026 Questions: All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to shavera.leveille@usda.gov no later than 1700 MST February 6, 2026. Questions will only be accepted via email. Deadline for Responses: 1700 MST February 13, 2026 Estimated Period of Performance: March 2, 2026-April 1, 2026. Basis for Award: The award will be made to a small business concern whose quote is determined to be most advantageous to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. Offerors shall demonstrate their capability of successfully fulfilling the requirements in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and evaluation criteria listed in section M. Vendors shall complete the table in Section B-Schedule of Items with their offered prices. Vendors shall submit a quote with Firm Fixed pricing to include all applicable taxes. Failure to provide adequate information will result in the offer not being placed in the eligibility group of technically acceptable, which will remove the offer from further consideration. Point-of-contact for this Solicitation: Shavera Leveille Email: shavera.leveille@usda.gov Telephone: (912)463-3328