Dust Abatement for the Salmon-Challis National Forest

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.

Quotes are being solicited by the USDA, Forest Service from eligible small business firms for the delivery and application of liquid dust abatement materials on 36.95 miles of road on the Salmon-Challis National Forest. Two road locations will receive the dust abatement treatment; the Salmon River Road near North Fork, Idaho (23.95 miles) and the roads leading into the Boundary Creek boat launch site near Stanley, Idaho (13.0 miles). Two products are specified as acceptable items; Magnesium or Calcium Chloride brines. Other products including oils, polymers or other proprietary formulations have not been evaluated under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act for use as dust suppressants on the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management database (SAM) https://www.sam.gov. All responsible sources may submit a response to this announcement which will be considered by this agency.

Delivery Date: The project shall be completed no later than July 1, 2018. A Notice to Proceed may be issued any time after June 1, 2018.