ANF FR154 Bridge Replacement

SOL #: 12445526B0005Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 13
Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

PA

NAICS

Highway (237310)

PSC

Construction Of Highways, Roads, Streets, Bridges, And Railways (Y1LB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 5, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting bids for the ANF FR154 Bridge Replacement project in Warren County, Pennsylvania. This Invitation for Bid (IFB), issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation, seeks a contractor to demolish the existing bridge and procure/install a new one. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.

Scope of Work

The project involves the complete replacement of the Farnsworth Bridge (FR 154-5.445) over Farnsworth Run in the Allegheny National Forest. Key tasks include:

  • Demolition and disposal of the existing 1934 steel, two-girder bridge.
  • Procurement and installation of a new 56-foot clear span, single-lane, side-by-side prestressed concrete box beam bridge (61-foot overall span).
  • All work must adhere to the "Standard Specification for Roads and Bridge on Federal Highway Projects FP-14" and the "Forest Service Supplemental Specifications to the FP-14 (FSSS)".
  • Specific requirements include traffic control, compliance with seasonal in-stream work restrictions (October 1 – January 1, and February 15 – June 1), and implementation of a quality control system.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Estimated Magnitude: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 for all base and option items.
  • Performance Period: Work must be completed no later than September 30, 2026, including site cleanup. The government is currently firm on this date but may reconsider if award is significantly delayed.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 237310, size standard $45M).

Submission Requirements

  • Offer Due Date: April 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern.
  • Submission Method: Email offers to debra.brinn@usda.gov.
  • Required Documents: A complete bid must include Attachment 02 Schedule of Items with all items priced, and acknowledgement of any amendments.
  • Bid Bond: For bids exceeding $150,000, a bid bond on Standard Form 24 (SF-24) in the amount of $155,000 or 20% of the total bid is required.
  • Firm Price: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible offeror who is responsive to the solicitation.

Key Considerations

  • Site Visit: Offerors are strongly urged to inspect the site where the work will be performed.
  • Questions: Must be submitted via email to debra.brinn@usda.gov no later than 3 business days prior to the solicitation closing.
  • Wage Rates: Bidders must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Heavy and Highway Construction Projects in Pennsylvania, as detailed in Document 05.
  • Award Timeline: The government anticipates awarding the contract as soon as possible after the bid opening, potentially by mid-to-late April.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact BRINN, DEBRA K at debra.brinn@usda.gov.

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