C04f Attachment 6 RFI Form 127EAX26Q0052.docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) Form for solicitation 127EAX26Q0052 regarding the GAOA Blanchard Sewer Line Replacement project at Ozark St. Francis National Forest. The RFI form is a template designed to collect inquiries from potential offerors regarding the solicitation, evaluation factors, statement of work, and technical data. Respondents must submit inquiries in writing using this editable form to the Contract Specialist at PPS.proposals@usda.gov, with the solicitation number and project name clearly identified in the email subject line. Questions must be numbered sequentially, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. All RFI responses will be addressed through amendments posted to the solicitation via SAM.gov, and all questions and answers will be shared with potential offerors; therefore, proprietary or sensitive company information should not be included.

The underlying solicitation involves replacement of a section of the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area sewer collection system to restore full functionality, eliminate deferred maintenance, and improve resilience to extreme weather and flood events. The project scope includes directionally drilling pressure sewer lines under North Sylamore Creek to prevent freezing and debris damage, replacing or lining gravity lines, and optional rehabilitation of two pressure lift stations. The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is the contracting agency for this work.