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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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 127EAX26Q0114 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to furnish all labor, materials, tools, transportation, and necessary supervision to perform campground improvements at Shirley Creek Campground, on the Brownstown Ranger District of the Hoosier National Forest. This project will develop individual campsites at the existing Shirley Creek Campground. Work includes staking camping spurs from plans, stripping turf, earthwork, excavating campsite spurs and social areas to sub-grade, install and compact aggregate base course, install and compact aggregate surface course, grading to ensure proper drainage around spurs and social areas, and restoring areas disturbed by construction operations with topsoil, seed and mulch. Stripped turf and excess earthen materials are to be disposed of, by the contractor, to on-site locations within the campground which will be designated by the COR. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238910 The small business size standard is $19M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. Questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.malley@usda.gov and are due no later than September 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern 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. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to christopher.malley@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov and are due NLT October 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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