MEDICINE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL HISTORICAL LANDMARK SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 is soliciting proposals for the Medicine Mountain National Historical Landmark Site Improvement Project in Lovell, WY. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves comprehensive fencing and entrance gate rehabilitation, including the removal and replacement of existing structures, hardware revitalization, and the installation of new site features. The estimated magnitude of work is between $25,000 and $100,000. Quotes are due by July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (CT).
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and services required for the project. Key tasks include:
- Removal and replacement of existing untreated wood posts/poles and rails.
- Rehabilitation of the entrance gate and associated hardware.
- Installation of new fencing to serve as a visual barrier at the entrance and 5 Springs location.
- Installation of parking barriers and signs (Government Furnished Materials for main items, contractor provides hardware/bases).
- Replacement of the flagpole.
- Adherence to specific industry standards (AASHTO, AWPA, ASTM) for materials and construction methods.
- Disposal of all removed materials and construction debris off National Forest land.
- A qualified project manager is required for daily oversight.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- NAICS Code: 238990 (Fence Contractors), with a Small Business Size Standard of $19M.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: Work must commence 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed no later than September 15, 2026 (45 calendar days after NTP).
- Place of Performance: Medicine Wheel / Medicine Mountain National Historic Landmark, Bighorn National Forest, Lovell, WY.
- Blackout Dates: No work is permitted on July 10, 2026, and August 7, 2026.
- Wage Determination: Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination # WY20260044 applies, outlining prevailing wage rates for construction in Wyoming.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: July 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (CT).
- Questions Due: June 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (CT).
- Submission Requirements: Technical Approach documentation, Pricing documentation (using the provided Excel spreadsheet), and a Bid Guarantee.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach and Past Performance. Award will be based on the best value to the Government.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time (MT). Attendance is not mandatory but is highly encouraged.
Contacts
- Janice King, Contracting Specialist (janice.king@usda.gov)
- Lucas Dahlman, Contracting Officer (lucas.dahlman@usda.gov)