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2015 Big Hen PCT/GP

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The contract pertains to the 2015 Big Hen Pre-Commercial Thin and Grapple Pile project managed by the Malheur National Forest under the Department of Agriculture. It involves pre-commercial thinning and grapple piling activities classified under NAICS code 115310. The solicitation is currently at the presolicitation stage, with an advanced notice issued to encourage interested Offerors to visit the project units before they become inaccessible due to seasonal weather conditions. This visit is intended to aid potential bidders in understanding the site conditions ahead of submitting pricing proposals, although no pricing is requested at this time. The key contacts for the project include the Contracting Officer, Sarah L. Ackerman, and the Purchasing Agent, RaShauna M. Workman, both reachable via provided email and phone numbers. The office overseeing the contract is located in John Day, Oregon. The notification emphasizes the importance of site visits for better proposal preparation and directs any inquiries to the Contracting Officer. The official solicitation details and related documents can be accessed through the specified government acquisition portal.

General Info

2015 Malheur National Forest pre-commercial thinning and grapple piling, site visits encouraged.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

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Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Detail Unit Information Sheet - Big Hen PCT/GP

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Big Hen PCT/Grapple Pile Vicinity Map

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Mud #13 Map/Site Document

PDF, Low priority1 page · specifications
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Mud #15 Map/Site Document

PDF, Low priority1 page · other
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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest
Contacts2 people available
OfficeJOHN DAY, OR, 97845, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest
Office AddressJOHN DAY, OR, 97845, USA
Contacts
RaShauna M. WorkmanPurchasing Agent
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+1 (555) 000-0000
Sarah L AckermanContracting Officer
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+1 (555) 000-0000

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Please find the attached maps and DUIS for the Big Hen Pre-Commercial Thin and Grapple Pile project. We are giving an advanced notice so that, interested Offeror's may visit the units prior to them becoming inaccessible due to weather. Please take advantage of this opportunity as it will be beneficial to you when it comes time to provide pricing on this project. Please Note: No pricing is due at this time. If you have any questions please contact Sarah Ackerman via email or phone.

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