Willamette Geotechnical Drilling

The USDA Forest Service Northwest Region is seeking geotechnical drilling services through Request for Quotation 1240BK25Q0077 to perform specialized drilling operations at the Breitenbush Creek site in Oregon. The scope of work involves mud rotary auger and core drilling methods to evaluate foundation conditions, specifically requiring the drilling of two holes in the center of a forest road with stringent core sample recovery requirements of at least 70%. Key deliverables include 100 linear feet of auger or mud rotary drilling, 20 linear feet of core drilling, hole abandonment, standard penetration testing, state reporting, sample containment, and traffic control measures. The contractor must comply with various safety and environmental regulations while preventing stream contamination throughout the project. The solicitation operates as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Subpart 12.6 for commercial services, with quotes due by August 15, 2025, and no separate written solicitation to be issued.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238910 (Site Preparation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million, restricting participation to qualified small business concerns only. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement with a performance period extending from September 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with an estimated project duration of 14 business days. Work will be performed in Springfield, Oregon, at the specified Breitenbush Creek location where the contractor must maintain environmental protection standards while conducting the drilling operations. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03, and offers from non-small business concerns will be considered nonresponsive and rejected. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range information was provided in the solicitation materials.