Preliminary Project Analysis (PPA) Development for Coconino, Coronado, Santa Fe and Tonto NF

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks Preliminary Project Analysis (PPA) development to determine office consolidation and relocation locations and methods across four National Forests, with quotes due September 8, 2026 and questions due August 28, 2026. The procurement is 100% set-aside for small business.

Place of performance is the United States. Work encompasses the Coconino National Forest (office consolidation), Coronado National Forest (Supervisor's Office relocation), Santa Fe National Forest (Las Vegas Ranger Station options assessment), and Tonto National Forest (Supervisor's Office relocation, optional). The period of performance runs October 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, with an October 16, 2026 kick-off delivery date.

The contractor must provide a team of at least three individuals with demonstrated Forest Service facilities planning experience and relevant past performance within the three years preceding proposal submission. Deliverables include a kick-off meeting summary, finalized schedule, draft PPA (90% complete) with in-person PowerPoint presentation, and final PPA (100% complete) in MSWord and PDF. Work encompasses 3–4 days of field investigation per forest, data gathering, Choosing by Advantages analysis, cost estimates including life-cycle costs, and incorporation of Forest Service Handbook and Manual references.

The contract is firm-fixed price. Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable methodology, weighing contractor ability to meet schedule requirements, demonstrate understanding of the Performance Work Statement, and clearly explain any requirements that cannot be accomplished. Pricing must cover all line items in the accompanying Excel schedule. NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services); PSC is R425. Multiple FAR and AGAR clauses apply, including small business utilization, labor standards, Buy American requirements, anti-discrimination and DEI compliance. Service Contract Act wage determinations apply for Arizona counties (Coconino, Maricopa, Pima) and New Mexico counties (San Miguel and others). Questions must be submitted to Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas at maestrellita.dasmarinas@usda.gov. Requisition number is 1175760.