NV Upper Carson Slough Backcountry Trail System

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals for the NV Upper Carson Slough Backcountry Trail System project through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation, identified by number 140FC325R0003, will utilize FAR Part 36.3 Two-Phase Design-Build Selection procedures and FAR Part 15 guidelines. Contractors will be evaluated on multiple criteria, including Technical Approach, Past Performance, Technical Capability/Key Personnel, Work Schedule, and Price. The procurement will result in a Firm Fixed Price award determined by best value considerations. The solicitation package is expected to be posted on SAM.gov around January 2, 2025, with Shannon Barnhill serving as the Contracting Officer, and all interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.

The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS code 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, with a size standard of $45,000,000. This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses meeting the specified size standard are eligible to compete. While specific budget details are not explicitly outlined, the project appears to involve construction or development of a backcountry trail system in Nevada. The procurement timeline indicates the pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 13, 2024, with a response deadline of January 2, 2025. Contractors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the forthcoming detailed solicitation package to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, and submission guidelines.