Z--Former Tooele SEAT Base Clean Up
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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of Interior, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the cleanup and restoration of the former Tooele SEAT Base at Tooele Valley Airport in Erda, Utah. This project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. A Request for Quotes (RFQ) is anticipated on or about February 17, 2026, with the response date set for March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the restoration of a former Single Engine Airtanker (SEAT) Base, which was used for wildfire suppression and experienced occasional spills of diluted fire retardant. Key requirements include:
- Removing the top six inches of aggregate from the former SEAT Base lease area.
- Replacing the removed aggregate with a new aggregate base course.
- Ensuring the new aggregate base course meets FAA Airport Construction Standards (AC 150/5370-10), P-208 specifications.
- Compacting the fill material to 90%.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Pre-Solicitation (RFQ anticipated)
- Estimated Magnitude: $100,000.00 - $250,000.00
- Estimated Period of Performance: 45 days from issuance of Notice to Proceed, expected Spring 2025 (weather permitting).
- NAICS Code: 237990 – Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction
- Product Service Code: Z1BD – Maintenance of Airport Runways & Taxiways
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- RFQ Anticipated: On or about February 17, 2026
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 21:00:00Z
- Published Date: February 3, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- The Request for Quotes (RFQ) will be issued on SAM.gov; contractors must monitor the site for updates.
- An electronic copy of a bid bond is required for quotes exceeding $150,000.00.
- A payment bond is required for contract awards over $35,000.00.
- A performance bond is required for contract awards over $150,000.00, to be submitted within 10 calendar days after award.
Eligibility
- Only companies qualifying as a small business under the applicable size standard will be considered.
- Vendors must be registered and have active profiles with completed representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Additional Notes
There will be no formal site visit, but prospective quoters are strongly encouraged to visit the site prior to submitting a quote. The primary contact is Tori Blunt Mayes at tbluntmayes@blm.gov or 435-781-4445.