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

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 2/23/2026 (doc: 1240LU26Q0020QuestionsAnswers2-23-2026)