CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - Sweet Trunk Trail #274

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0084 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the construction of approximately 18.4 miles of 36” stock trail through very rough terrain.

North American Industry Classification (NAICS):

237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction): Size Standard is $45.0 M. Set Aside: 100% small business set-aside.

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000 Performance & Payment Bonds (FAR 52.228-15): Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Provide quote by: 4:00 PM, Mountain Time on July 1, 2026 DOCUMENTS TO RETURN: The following documents shall be submitted by the quoter for evaluation to be considered responsive: - Schedule of Items - A document demonstrating recent and relevant experience and past performance in respect to the size and scope of this particular project. See pages 19-21 for specific information to include. - Bid guarantee if required. - Acknowledge Amendments (per the instructions in Block 11 on the SF-30) if applicable. Send quote to:

Forest Service, Property and Procurement Services, Intermountain Zone, CSA #9 Attn:

Alisha Knaub E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov For solicitation questions call Alisha Knaub at (406)438-2981 or email alisha.knaub@usda.gov. Questions shall be submitted via email to alisha.knaub@usda.gov and are due no later than June 24, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

Questions & Answers: Posted 6/29/2026