C4_1240LT27Q0029_Lowline Area Burned Fence.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1174056

USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8

324 25TH ST

OGDEN UT 84401-2310

40LT

See Box #7.

JANICE KING

110/29/2026

1240LT27Q0029

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

PROJECT: Lowline Area Burned Fence Construction Project -GMUG NF in GUNNISON COUNTY, COLORADO

POC'S: JANICE KING, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, at janice.king@usda.gov and LUCAS DAHLMAN, CONGTRACTING OFFICER, at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov

NAICS CODE: 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors; SIZE STANDARD: $19.0 M

Disclosure of Magnitude: $100,000 - $250,000.

DESCRIPTION: The project will consist of constructing approximately 16,414 feet of four wire fence in the vicinity of the 2023 Low Line Fire, Gunnison County, Colorado. The purpose and need are to replace existing fences damaged by the 2023

Low Line Fire with a friendly wildlife fence and provide removal of old and damaged fence materials. See the SOW, SOI, SPECS and Diagram for more details.

There is a Site Visit scheduled for this project for November 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

Mountain Time. Additional details regarding the Site Visit are located in this solicitation.

Continued ...

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 243 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

12/03/2026

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

LUCAS J. DAHLMAN

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations,certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

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and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

1240LT27Q0029

Questions shall be submitted via email to Janice

King at janice.king@usda.gov and to Lucas

Dahlman at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov no later than

November 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time.

This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Quotes shall be submitted via email to Janice

King at janice.king@usda.gov and to Lucas

Dahlman at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov no later than

December 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time.

Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Delivery: 09/15/2027

Delivery Location Code: 82Z7

USDA FOREST SERVICE

GUNNISON RANGER DISTRICT

216 N COLORADO STREET

GUNNISON CO 81230-2162 US

Period of Performance: 01/15/2027 to 09/15/2027

0001 Provide labor and materials to rehabilitate range 1 LS fences in the Lowline Fire area, to include removal of existing damaged fences, material and installation of new fence with a wildlife friendly fence type.

Product/Service Code: 5660

Product/Service Description: FENCING, FENCES, GATES AND COMPONENTS

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Lowline Area Burned Fence Construction Project

Solicitation: 1240LT27Q0029

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): A bid bond/offer guarantee shall be submitted at time of offer on a Standard Form 24 (SF24), Failure to provide the bid bond will render the offer non-responsive, resulting in its rejection. The required guarantee amount is 20% of the total offer price, not to exceed a maximum of $3 million.

Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Submission of 100% Payment and Performance Bonds are required.

Bonds are due no later than 10 calendar days after award and must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Lucas Dahlman, at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov and Contract Specialist, Janice King, at janice.king@usda.gov before work begins.

The Performance Bond must be submitted using the mandatory Standard Form (SF) 25, and the Payment Bond must be submitted using the mandatory Standard Form (SF) 25A. Please note that no substitute forms will be accepted.

Schedule of Items – See C4_Attach 1- SOI for Details.

a) Pricing shall include, but is not limited to all labor, materials, mobilization, and bonding etc…

b) One award will be made from this solicitation. Contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Technical Data Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:

Solicitation Attachments

• C4_Attachment 1 – SOI

• C4_Attachment 2 – SOW

• C4_Attachment 3 – MAP_Lowline Fence

• C4_Attachment 4 – Specs for Brace Design Diagram_ Lowline Fence

• C4_Attachment 5 – Wage Determination_CO20260003_05.18.2026

Project Location The project area is located 13 miles north of Gunnison, Colorado to the north of the Mill Creek drainage on portions of the Beckwith, Squirrel Creek, and Price grazing allotments. Access is limited from the east through private property in Section 31 and Section 24 of township 15S and Range 87W. Rolling-to-steep terrain through spruce-fur, aspen forest, and open meadows.

From Gunnison, Colorado travel north on CO-135 for 3.5 miles and turn left onto CR 730. Travel for

8.9 miles and turn left onto CR 727. Travel for 3.5 miles to Low Line trailhead parking. Hike 1.2 miles north on Low Line trail to reach southernmost section of fence.

mailto:lucas.dahlman@usda.gov mailto:janice.king@usda.gov

Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA under “Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.101-4”. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR

443.304 -70.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4

This is a commercial construction acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 is amended as follows:

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. Inspection and Acceptance will be conducted in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996).

(d) Changes. Changes will be handled in accordance with the following FAR clause(s):

☐ FAR 52.243-4, Changes (Nov 2025) ☒ FAR 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions (Nov 2025)

(o) Warranty. FAR 52.246-21, Warranty of Construction is applicable to this contract.

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

(Jan 2017) https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/policies-regulations https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6

☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov

2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☐ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) ☐ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) ☐ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov

2025) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items

(May 2008) ☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9

☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☐ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct

2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements

☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management

(Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.240-92 ☒ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) ☒ 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR Clauses for Commercial Construction.

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (Nov 2025) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Nov 2025) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Nov 2025) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (Nov 2025) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment (May 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.

(May 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Nov 2025) 52.222-15 Certificate of Eligibility (May 2014) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Jul 2025)

The following clauses are applicable when checked:

☒ 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Pricing Method (Aug 2018)

☒ 52.222-31 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (Percentage Method) (Aug 2018)

☒ 52.222-32 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (Actual Method) (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.25-9

☐ 52.225-11 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) (of 52.225-11 ☐ Alternate II (Oct 2022) of 52.225-11

☒ 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) ☒ 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on Government Installation (Jan 1997) ☒ 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) ☒ 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (Jul 2020) ☒ 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) ☒ 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Jun 2020) ☒ 52.228-17 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) (Feb 2021) ☒ 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-6 Superintendent by the Contractor (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Jul 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 1991) of 52.236-13 ☒ 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (Jul 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.236-16 ☒ 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Jul 2025) ☒ 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Jul 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.236-21 ☐ Alternate II (Apr 1984) of 52.236-21

☒ 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) ☐ 52.248-3 Value Engineering (Oct 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 1984) of 52.248-3

Other Applicable Clauses 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

AGAR Clauses This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

AGAR 452.203-70 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (Sep 2026)

AGAR 452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

AGAR 452.204‑71 Personal Identity Verification and Workforce Integrity of Contractor Employees (Apr 2026)

AGAR 452.232-71 Progress Payments for Commercial Construction Contracts (May 2026)

AGAR 452.236-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Sep 2026)

Solicitation Information

Award Type It is anticipated that a firm fixed price contract will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items

Period of Performance The Contractor is required to commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed and have the entire work prepared for use not later than 09-15-2027. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Organized Site Visit

• Using the information below, contact the COR by noon Mountain Time on November 6, 2026, if planning to attend the site visit.

• Site Visit Date: Nov 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time, weather permitting,

• Location: Meet at the Gunnison Ranger District Office located at 216 North Colorado Street in Gunnison, CO, 81230 (Meet the COR at this location at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time. Site visit attendees will follow the COR to the location of the actual worksite, which is about a 30

– 40 minute drive from the Gunnison Ranger District Office.)

• Cell phone limitations: good to limited cell phone reception at the Gunnison Ranger District Office; however, service is very limited beyond the facility.

• Wear appropriate clothing and boots for the muddy terrain at the worksite. Anticipate walking/hiking for approximately two miles. Consider bringing a change of clothes and boots.

Point of Contact for Site Visit Only – Notify the COR below of attendance via email or phone:

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Jack Starkebaum https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

Email: jack.starkebaum@usda.gov Phone: (970)641-0471

(a) The Government is planning a site visit, during which offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required. The site visit is not mandatory, but is highly encouraged.

(b) Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions at time of site visit to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the site visit, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and answers will be disseminated on www.SAM.gov.

Reasoning for Pre-Bid Site Visit:

• To allow potential offerors the opportunity become familiarized with the general site conditions listed at the site above.

• To allow potential offerors the opportunity to ask questions regarding the plans and specifications.

Prospective offerors will have the opportunity to ask the administration staff questions at the project site listed above, then the meeting will proceed to the project area for site-specific questions. Potential offerors are expected to provide their own transportation, The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to Janice King at janice.king@usda.gov and to Lucas Dahlman at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov no later than November 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Quotes Quotes shall be submitted via email to Janice King at janice.king@usda.gov and to Lucas Dahlman at lucas.dahlman@usda.gov no later than December 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time.

Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services mailto:jack.starkebaum@usda.gov http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:janice.king@usda.gov mailto:lucas.dahlman@usda.gov mailto:janice.king@usda.gov mailto:lucas.dahlman@usda.gov is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

The Government intends to evaluate quotations to determine the best value to the Government, based on the evaluation factors outlined in this solicitation. The Government may consider quotations that exceed minimum requirements and offer additional value or benefits, even if they are not the lowest priced. However, formal trade-off procedures will not be conducted

Evaluation Factors The Government will evaluate the content of the offeror’s submitted offer to assess reasonableness of the contractor’s Technical Approach for which a Confidence Assessment Rating will be assigned to the offeror’s capability to perform the required work. The following factors will be considered:

Factor 1 - Technical Approach:

The technical approach will evaluate the ability of the offeror to provide a sound, compliant, approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of the work outlined in the SOW for constructing approximately 16,414 feet of four wire fence in the vicinity of the 2023 Low Line Fire, Gunnison County, Colorado. The purpose and need are to replace existing fences damaged by the 2023 Low Line Fire with a friendly wildlife fence and provide removal of old and damaged fence materials.

All offerors must provide the following, minimum, information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

• A detailed 1-2 page explanation of the offeror’s approach; this must include an execution plan outlining the systematic removal and installation of the identified fencing system in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), and construction Specifications and Diagram. A simple statement of capabilities will not suffice. The offeror must address how it will accomplish the requirements of the SOW addressing key tasks and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the project.

• Offer shall submit the company’s experience of similar work in fence removal and installation that has been completed within the past three years. Include the project’s name, the project’s contact person’s name and number, location, dollar amount of the project, and period of performance. This submission shall be no more than 2 pages.

• Offerors shall include a Construction Schedule (such as a Gantt Chart) illustrating the project’s schedule for the work to be completed within the estimated Period of Performance for this contract or earlier. The government will evaluate the proposed completion dates, key work tasks, and the order in which they are to be executed. Acceptable proposals will demonstrate the ability to complete the project within the specified time frames, or even earlier. The schedule will NOT be counted as part of the detailed explanation.

Confidence Assessment: Based on the offeror’s technical approach and schedule, the Government will assign one of the following confidence ratings:

• High Confidence – Government has a high expectation of successful performance.

• Some Confidence – Government has a reasonable expectation of success.

• Low Confidence – Government has concerns about successful performance.

• Neutral Confidence – No relevant performance available; no positive or negative inference will be made.

Factor 2 - Price:

The offeror shall provide pricing as requested below and in the attached Schedule of Items spreadsheet titled “C4_Attachment 1 - SOI”.

Schedule of Items - All items shall be priced and submitted on the Excel Spreadsheet provided, C4_Attachment 1 – SOI. Do NOT submit pricing in Adobe format.

All individual line-item pricing provided shall be rounded up to the nearest whole dollar, do NOT include cents, the total pricing should equate to the individual line-item amounts.

Ensure the name of the company and the UEI number is added to the Schedule of Items (Include the Contractor’s name and UEI block highlighted in yellow on the SOI).

Total price evaluation will be for the base period, all optional items, and all periods. Failure to propose pricing for the base items, optional items, and periods on individual line items may result in a quotation being excluded from further consideration. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

(b) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024)

☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7

☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming

Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-5 Construction Wage Requirements, Secondary Site of the Work (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb

2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain

Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☐ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement- Construction Materials (May 2014)

☐ Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-10 ☐ 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials under Trade

Agreements (May 2014) ☐ Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-12 ☐ Alternate II (Nov 2023) of 52.225-12

☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☒ 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996)

☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Nov 2025)

AGAR Provisions This solicitation incorporates one or more provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions. Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue.

Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.

Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.

Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance.

Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2. USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.

Tier 2: Agency Protest If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest.

https://www.usda.gov/guidance-documents/acquisition-policy/ocp/usda-agar30-sept-26pdf

The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the UDSA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3).

Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.

Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.

Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.

mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov