C04j Attachment 10 RFI Form 1240BH26R0013.docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) form for the GAOA Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation project located in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest under solicitation number 1240BH26R0013. The RFI is issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service and serves as a template for potential offerors to submit clarifying questions about the project prior to proposal submission.

All RFI responses must be submitted by September 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time to the Contract Specialist via email at PPS.proposals@usda.gov with the subject line containing "1240BH26R0013 1170320 Blanchard Springs Caverns Tunnel Rehabilitation." Responses to submitted RFIs will be provided as amendments posted to SAM.gov. The form explicitly prohibits submission of proprietary or sensitive company information in questions, as all inquiries and responses will be shared with all potential offerors. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. The underlying solicitation encompasses comprehensive tunnel rehabilitation work including structural stabilization, masonry repairs, installation of instrumentation and monitoring equipment, replacement of doors (air lock, security, and bypass tunnel doors), suspended ceiling systems with ductwork, lighting and distribution systems, safety handrails, and mine phone system components. All work must be performed by qualified and licensed contractors in accordance with provided drawings and specifications.