127EAX26Q0015 Black Mesa Quarter Updating Apache-Sitgreaves NF QA5.docx

This file is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document for solicitation 127EAX26Q0015, addressing contractor inquiries regarding the Black Mesa Ranger District Quarters Update project on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. The document clarifies that total square footage for the three buildings—Mod A (#11-33), Mod B (#11-60), and Range house (#11-38)—is not available, and no floor plans or layout drawings are on file. Regarding hazardous materials, the government has conducted testing and will share results with the winning bidder; contractors should not include hazardous material testing costs in their proposals as this will be provided by the government.

The underlying solicitation requires a contractor to furnish all supervision, materials, equipment, vehicles, tools, parts, labor, transportation, lodging, and miscellaneous items necessary to remodel the three buildings. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time at the Black Mesa Administrative Site in Overgaard, Arizona. All questions must be submitted to Contracting Officer Blaine Greenwalt at blaine.greenwalt@usda.gov by April 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. Completed proposals should be submitted to the same email address by the deadline specified in Block 13 of the solicitation. The work is being managed by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service.