AR Ouachita Road Brushing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 proposals for Roadside Brushing Services on National Forest roads in Arkansas and Oklahoma. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The scope involves brushing approximately 532.72 miles of road. Offers are due by April 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, licenses, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary to successfully complete road maintenance services. This includes tasks and subtasks related to roadside brushing on National Forest roads within the Ouachita National Forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma. The total scope covers approximately 532.72 miles of road.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026
- Delivery Date: October 25, 2026
- Award Intent: The government intends to make one award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM Z
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, 11:00 AM Central Time, via email to richard.huffman@usda.gov.
- Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the lowest price, responsive, responsible quote.
- Requirements: Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive and agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction)
- Small Business Size Standard: $45 million
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Richard Huffman (richard.huffman@usda.gov, 501-431-7084)