Detroit Ranger District Road Clearing
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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, Willamette National Forest is seeking proposals for Road Clearing Services within the Detroit Ranger District, Oregon. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to clear snow, downed trees, and debris from designated roads to ensure access for the 2026 Spring Reforestation contract. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price award. Questions are due March 1, 2026, and proposals are due March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for clearing accumulated snow, downed trees, and other debris from specified Forest Service roads in six "Project Areas" within the Detroit Ranger District. Key tasks include:
- Removing snow and downed trees to ensure a minimum 10-foot plowed width and 15-foot turnouts.
- Clearing debris from road surfaces and ditches, ensuring culvert inlets remain unobstructed.
- Bucking downed trees, ensuring no section remains within two feet of the road surface.
- Adhering to performance standards for snow depth (4-6 inches), debris placement (50 feet from stream channels), and drainage openings in snow berms.
- Providing operational equipment capable of handling up to 6 feet of snow, equipped with a six-way blade and power saw.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Road Maintenance), Size Standard: $45 million
- Product Service Code: F018 (Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (Non Construction))
- Period of Performance: March 20, 2026 – April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Detroit Ranger District, Willamette National Forest, Oregon
- Attachments: Schedule of Items and Performance Work Statement, Wage Determination, Vicinity and Access Maps.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 1, 2026, 15:30 Pacific Time, via email to Jared.Machgan@usda.gov.
- Proposals Due: March 6, 2026, 15:30 Pacific Time, via email to Jared.Machgan@usda.gov.
- Submission Requirements: Offers must include a technical proposal (past performance, technical capability including equipment and key personnel) and a price quote (completed Schedule of Items, acknowledgement of amendments).
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the submitted technical proposal and price quote. Offerors must have an active SAM registration.
- Special Clauses: Includes FAR and AGAR clauses, notably AGAR 452.203-71 (Anti-Discrimination and DEI Compliance) and 452.203-70 (Anti-Discrimination and DEI Certification).
Additional Information
Bidders are encouraged to review the provided Vicinity and Access Maps for geographical scope and the Wage Determination for labor cost calculations. Site visits are available. The USDA Ombudsman Program offers an internal alternative dispute resolution process for protests.