SCBA Physical/Health Screening & Audiometry/Spirometry Testing Eldorado NF
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 quotes for SCBA Physicals/Health Screening and Audiometry & Spirometry Testing for seventy-nine employees of the Eldorado National Forest in Placerville, CA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Services are required from May 20, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide annual on-site SCBA Physicals/Health Screening, Audiometry, and Spirometry Testing. Services must comply with OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1)) and include medical evaluations to determine employee capability to use respirators. The primary location for services is the Eldorado National Forest Headquarters in Placerville, CA, with potential for services at a local medical facility within 300 miles. Deliverables include physicals, documentation of tests, itemized cost summaries, and written recommendations from the Physician or Licensed Health Care Professional (PLHCP).
Contract & Timeline
This is anticipated to be a Firm-Fixed Price award. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 621340 (Offices of Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapists & Audiologist) with a $12.5 million size standard. The Period of Performance is from May 20, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Quotes must be submitted by May 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The opportunity was published on May 4, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to margaret.forrest@usda.gov and include a technical proposal, a price proposal (utilizing Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items), and contractor representations and certifications. Evaluation factors include Price, Equipment and Technical Capability, and Relevant Past Performance. Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Bidders must ensure compliance with Wage Determination 2015-5631 (Attachment 3), which specifies minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act in the specified California counties. An active entity registration in SAM is required.
Key Attachments
- Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions: Provides comprehensive details on requirements, contract terms, submission, and evaluation.
- Attachment 2 - Schedule of Items: Essential for bidders to provide unit and total pricing for SCBA physicals, audiometry, spirometry, and travel.
- Attachment 3 - Wage Determination 2015-5631: Outlines mandatory minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for labor costing.