Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply
Overview
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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 has awarded a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the Elk Meadows Trail Bridge Material Supply to Aiken-Ford Lumber Co. for $90,368.72. This award, published on June 11, 2026, is for the supply and fabrication of materials for a trail bridge in Stanley, Idaho.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the furnishing, fabrication, and treatment of structural timber to construct a complete glued-laminated longitudinal deck panel slab type trail bridge system. This includes:
- Supply of all required yard lumber.
- Provision of anchoring/fastening hardware (anchor bolts, lag screws, washers, nails, structural steel).
- Ensuring all structural components have clear traceability to the fabricator or timber mill.
- Furnishing a Certificate of Conformance (COC) in accordance with FAR 52.246-15, certifying timber stress grades and preservative treatment standards.
- Providing a complete certification package, including traceability and manufacturer's COC.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Awardee: Aiken-Ford Lumber Co.
- Total Award Amount: $90,368.72
- Period of Performance: June 5, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Award Date: June 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Elk Meadows Trailhead parking lot near Stanley, ID
Evaluation
The award was made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable quoter, incorporating FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.
Additional Notes
Key attachments for the original solicitation included Specifications (J.1), Statement of Work (J.2), and Drawings (J.3). Delivery of materials was required between September 28th and September 30th, 2026. The NAICS Code for this acquisition is 321999 with a 500-employee size standard. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).