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CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - Riley Pass Bluff B Mine Waste Excavation Project   3

ID: 1240LU26Q0020 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  90%
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Description

Posted: Feb. 24, 2026, 12:49 p.m. EST

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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1240LU26Q0020 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Riley Pass Bluff B area, which involves excavating historic mine waste at various locations on Bluff B, placing and compacting the mine wastes in consolidation areas.

North American Industry Classification (NAICS): 562910 (Remediation Services): Size Standard is 1,000 employees.

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 March 3, 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 12- 14 for specific information to include for evaluation.
  • Bid guarantee per information above.
  • 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

E-mail: alisha.knaub@usda.gov

For solicitation questions call Alisha Knaub at (406)438-2981 or email alisha.knaub@usda.gov. Questions are due no later than February 23, 2026, 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.

Amendment 001 - Posted 2/11/2026, including SF30 (doc:1240LU26Q0020Amendment001) and Site Photos (doc: Attach6.1240LU26Q0020SitePhotos)

Questions and Answers - Update posted 2/24/2026 (doc: 1240LU26Q0020QuestionsAnswers2-24-2026)

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Background
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is issuing solicitation number 1240LU26Q0020 as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Riley Pass Bluff B Mine Waste Excavation Project. This project aims to excavate historic mine waste at various locations on Bluff B within the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Harding County, South Dakota. The goal of the contract is to ensure proper remediation of contaminated areas by placing and compacting mine wastes in designated consolidation areas.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for a range of tasks including:

- Mobilization and demobilization
- Bonding and insurance
- Construction surveying and staking
- Erosion control
- Providing water for dust control
- Channel borrow excavation, hauling, and placement
- Excavating, loading, hauling, placing, and compacting mine waste
- Installation of spring drains
- Sediment removal
- Road clearing and compaction
- Scoria placement
- Road blading
- Seeding.

The contractor must supply all necessary labor, materials, equipment/tools, transportation, supervision, testing, and supplies to complete the work as specified.

Period of Performance
Work may begin immediately upon contract award after receipt of bonds. All work except seeding must be completed by July 1, 2026. Seeding should occur either before June 15, 2026 or between September 15 and October 15, 2026.

Place of Performance
The project will take place at the Riley Pass Bluff B site located in the North Cave Hills land unit of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Harding County, South Dakota.

Overview

Agency
Forest Service (USFS) [USDA]
Response Deadline
March 3, 2026, 6:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 3, 2026, 12:55 p.m. EST (updated: Feb. 24, 2026, 12:49 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
562910 - Remediation Services
PSC
Z2QA - Repair Or Alteration Of Restoration Of Real Property (Public Or Private)
Place of Performance
SD United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
$25 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
On 2/3/26 Forest Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 1240LU26Q0020 for CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - Riley Pass Bluff B Mine Waste Excavation Project due 3/3/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 562910 (SBA Size Standard $25 Million) and PSC Z2QA.
Primary Contact
Name
Alisha Knaub   Profile
Email
alisha.knaub@usda.gov
Phone
(406) 438-2981

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FOREST SERVICE > CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST
FPDS Organization Code
12C2-0398
Source Organization Code
100171547
Last Updated
Feb. 24, 2026
Last Updated By
alisha.knaub@usda.gov
Archive Date
Dec. 31, 2026