GAOA Housing Facility Upgrades
SOL #: 127EAW26Q0027Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 6
Albuquerque, NM, 871023498, United States
Place of Performance
CA
NAICS
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)
PSC
Construction Of Other Residential Buildings (Y1FZ)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 28, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Jun 16, 2026, 6:00 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 quotes for GAOA Housing Facility Upgrades at the Cleveland National Forest, California. This project involves the demolition of five existing barracks and the installation of four new modular barracks across three fire station sites: Descanso, Goose Valley, and Oak Grove. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Quotes are due by June 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The comprehensive scope includes:
- Demolition: Removal and disposal of existing barracks buildings (two at Descanso, one at Goose Valley, two at Oak Grove), including foundations, utilities, and associated structures.
- New Construction: Furnishing and installing four new, fully finished, move-in-ready manufactured homes (approximately 1760 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths each) at the specified sites.
- Site Work & Utilities: Extensive site preparation, utility disconnections, reconnections, and installation of new septic systems, electrical services, water lines, and propane infrastructure.
- Hazardous Materials: Sampling, testing, and abatement of hazardous materials is an additive item.
- Compliance: Strict adherence to numerous federal, state, and local codes, including California Building Standards Code, OSHA, ADAABA, and specific environmental plans (SWPPP, Construction Waste Management Plan, Health and Safety Plan). HAZWOPER certification is required for relevant personnel.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45M size standard.
- Period of Performance: Overall, 468 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). Individual site PoPs are 132 days for Descanso and 112 days for Goose Valley and Oak Grove.
- Bonding: Required for proposals exceeding $150,000.
- Wage Rates: Subject to the Davis-Bacon Act; prevailing wage rates for San Diego County, CA, must be applied.
- Administration: Electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is mandatory. Only the Contracting Officer can approve changes.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: June 16, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
- RFI Due Date: June 2, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Submit questions in writing via email to Tanya.Torres@usda.gov using the provided RFI form.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to Tanya.Torres@usda.gov as four separate PDF or Word documents.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on Best Value, considering Technical Approach (primary factor), Past Performance, and Price.
Eligibility & Important Notes
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Requirements: Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration and a valid California contractor's license.
- Site Visits: Organized site visits are scheduled for May 19 and May 20, 2026, and are highly encouraged. Failure to inspect the site will not constitute grounds for a claim after award.
- Operational Requirements: Bidders must comply with a detailed Fire Plan, outlining responsibilities, required equipment, and operational restrictions based on Project Activity Levels (PALs) during the fire precautionary period (April 1 - December 1).
- Pricing: Offerors must hold prices firm for 75 calendar days from the offer receipt date. Quantities in the Schedule of Items are estimates and require field verification.
People
Points of Contact
Tanya TorresPRIMARY
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 28, 2026