Umpqua NF Asbestos Abatement
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, CSA Northwest 6, is issuing a Presolicitation for Asbestos Abatement services on the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon. This project involves the removal of asbestos from four distinct locations. The Government intends to directly solicit quotations from Oregon DEQ licensed contractors, but all responsible sources may submit a quotation. Responses are due by July 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project requires the removal of asbestos from four locations within the Umpqua National Forest:
- Two buildings at the Tiller Ranger Station compound.
- One location 21 miles east of Cottage Grove at Layng Creek.
- One location at the Diamond Lake Recreation Area. The contractor must be an Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) licensed asbestos abatement contractor and adhere to Oregon Administrative Rules 340, Division 248.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Duration: 90 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed, estimated for July 27, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: July 6, 2026, by 23:00 UTC.
- Published: June 8, 2026.
- Bonds: 100% Performance Bond required for awards over $150,000, and 100% Payment Bond required for awards over $35,000.
Solicitation & Submission
The solicitation will not be available for download on SAM.gov, nor will paper copies be issued. The Government plans to directly solicit at least three sources from the Oregon DEQ Licensed Asbestos Abatement Contractor list. However, all responsible sources are invited to submit a quotation. To receive a copy of the solicitation, interested parties must email Loren Mein at loren.mein@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov at the time of offer submission and remain registered through contract performance and final payment. All Offerors must complete the electronic Representations and Certifications in SAM.