Dust Abatement-Water Trucks

SOL #: 1240LS26Q0033Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 7
Ogden, UT, 844012310, United States

Place of Performance

ID

NAICS

Truck (532120)

PSC

Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles (W023)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

1
Posted
May 5, 2026
2
Last Updated
Jun 16, 2026

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 Dust Abatement Water Trucks for the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho. This Total Small Business Set-Aside requires two water trucks with operators to support road preparation and dust palliative application. The contract is a Firm-Fixed Price, and offers are due May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is specifically for two water trucks with operators to pre-wet roads for grading and to ensure proper penetration of dust palliative products. The application of Magnesium Chloride is a separate solicitation. Key requirements include:

  • Equipment: Two water trucks, each with a minimum 3400-gallon capacity, capable of even water distribution and drafting water from unimproved sites.
  • Intake Screens: Must meet National Marine Fisheries Service guidelines (max screen opening 3/32", max approach velocity 0.2 ft/sec).
  • Operation: Trucks will operate as directed by the COR on Salmon River Road (60030), Stanley-Landmark (40579), and Dagger-Boundary (40568) roads.
  • Logistics: Mobilization is paid at the same hourly rate. Equipment breakdowns must be repaired or replaced within 48 hours. Operations must minimize erosion and prevent waterway pollution; vehicles must be cleaned before entering the forest.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.
  • Period of Performance: Notice to Proceed any time after June 1, 2026, with project completion by July 10, 2026.
  • Estimated Quantity: Maximum of 120 hours total for two trucks (including mobilization), billed by actual quantity.
  • NAICS Code: 532120 (Commercial Equipment Rental and Leasing) with a $47 million size standard.
  • Place of Performance: Idaho (ID 83467).

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offer Due Date: May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
  • Questions Due: May 11, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time.
  • Submission Method: Email separate Technical and Price Proposals to Christine.M.Hansen@usda.gov.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical Acceptability, Price (fair and reasonable), and Past Performance.
  • Offer Acceptance: Prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days.

Amendments & Notes

  • Amendment 1 clarifies that the solicitation is only for 2 Water Trucks and includes maps and coordinates for potential staging areas and fuel locations. The closing date remains unchanged.
  • Bidders must submit pricing for all line items.
  • Wage Determinations for Valley, Lemhi, and Custer Counties are provided and must be adhered to.
  • Maps detailing specific road sections for dust abatement and sensitive water crossings are available.

People

Points of Contact

Chris HansenPRIMARY

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Posted: Jun 16, 2026
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