Solicitation is Restricted to the Region 5 FERM ZONE 3 BPA Holders
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 issuing a Solicitation for "AR Dinkey Mill Road Repairs" in the Sierra National Forest, Fresno County, CA. This opportunity is restricted to Region 5 FERM ZONE 3 BPA Holders and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project involves extensive road repairs following a 2023 atmospheric river event. Proposals are due March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
This project entails repairs to approximately 61.04 miles of National Forest Roads to restore integrity and drainage functions. Key tasks include:
- Grading roads (in slope, out slope, and crowned)
- Replacing and repairing existing gates
- Placing base rock to reconstruct drivable rolling dips
- Cutting roadside vegetation
- Placing asphalt
- Replacing culverts
- Installing sediment control devices
- Restoring drainage functions
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Period of Performance: March 20, 2026 - July 29, 2026 (100 Days)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Bid Bond: Required for proposals over $150,000
- Payment and Performance Bonds: Required for construction projects over $35,000
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
- Submission Deadline: March 19, 2026, 10:00 AM Mountain Time
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Proposals must be emailed to CHAD.BULLOCK@USDA.GOV; JAMES.KAMINSKI@USDA.GOV; or 10_OFFE.shyapocp4mh1bw8s@u.box.com.
- Attachment Naming Convention: Use "26Q4062-R5FERM-VendorName-Quote" and "26Q4062-R5FERM-VendorName-Technical".
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Relevant Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is exclusively for Region 5 FERM BPA Holders. Invoicing for USDA orders will be processed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Several FAR provisions and clauses have been updated to reflect recent policy changes.