This is a combined synopsis-solicitation for commercial items for the Blue Lake Fence Reconstruction Project on the Lincoln National Forest near Ruidoso, New Mexico. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside. Offers are due by April 29, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time and will be emailed to ***@***. *. * contractor shall begin performance within 1 calendar day and complete it within 30 calendar days after receiving award. Requests for information (RFIs) are due by April 17, 2026. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price, with award made to the offeror representing the best value to the government. The project involves fence construction only, with fencing supplies provided by the government. Contractors are responsible for providing their own construction tools and equipment. A site visit has not been scheduled.
The contractor shall begin performance within 1 calendar day and complete it within 30 calendar days after receiving award, with the time stated for completion including final cleanup of the premises.
The bid notice mentions progress payments may be requested monthly as work proceeds, and final payment will be made after completion and acceptance of all work, presentation of a voucher, and release of claims.
The bid notice states that FAR ****, Warranty of Construction, is applicable to this contract.
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the government, based on technical approach, past performance, and price.
The acquisition is a total small business set-aside, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation. Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their capability, subcontracting plans, planned sequencing of work, and resources (personnel and equipment).
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties, but mentions that failure to comply with certain clauses may be grounds for termination for default.
A forest service organized site visit has not been scheduled.
The bid notice mentions a notice for filing agency protests, with the agency's goal to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR ****.
The bid notice mentions that submission of a knowing false statement relating to compliance or eligibility may subject the offeror to liability under the false claims act and/or criminal liability. Failure to comply with certain clauses may be grounds for termination for default.