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Allegheny National Forest - Bradford Ranger District-Mastication

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12444726Q0050Federal

Submission Closed08/18/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The solicitation 12444726Q0050, titled Allegheny National Forest - Bradford Ranger District-Mastication, is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 for manual and mechanical mastication services targeting mountain laurel and other undesirable vegetation under six inches DBH within designated areas of the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Work must be performed in georeferenced units marked with orange "2026 Mastication" tags, with access restricted to forest roads unless otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Contractors are required to determine on-site whether mechanized equipment or manual methods are appropriate, particularly avoiding sensitive areas such as intermittent streams and dry drainages, where a ten-foot buffer must be maintained. All masticated stumps must be cut flat and parallel to the ground at or below six inches in height, with strict protocols to protect overstory timber and desirable species, and work is prohibited during bird nesting season from April 1 to June 30, and raptor nesting season through July 31. Equipment must be cleaned of soil and plant debris before entering or moving between sites, and contractors must verify unit locations and initial dated tags prior to commencing work. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) acquisition under FAR Part 12 as a Request for Quotation, with award determined by the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical proposals must demonstrate capability in vegetation cutting, species retention, slash disposal, and compliance with OSHA and USDA Forest Service standards, with past performance in similar projects carrying significant weight. Key personnel must submit resumes and a company capabilities statement showing qualifications, and a supporting narrative must align with the Statement of Work. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses including protections for whistleblowers, anti-trafficking, Buy American, cybersecurity safeguards, and payment via Electronic Funds Transfer through SAM. Subcontracting is governed by commercial item clauses, and small business concerns must self-certify size status, although no offeror certifications are provided in the documentation. All quotes are due by 11:59 PM on August 17, 2026. No formal site visit is scheduled, and proposals must be submitted electronically, though the specific portal or submission method is not detailed. The contract includes evaluated options that may be considered during award but are not obligated, and the work will be inspected and accepted on-site by the COR

General Info

Masticate mountain laurel under six inches in Bradford Ranger District using mechanical or manual methods per marked units.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Bradford, PA, 16701, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

RFQ 12444726Q0050 Allegheny National Forest Bradford Mastication 2026

rfq

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RFQ 12444726Q0050 Allegheny National Forest Mastication Project

rfq

High

USDA Allegheny National Forest Bradford Ranger District Mastication SOW 2026

sow

High

Wage Determination 1981-0682 Rev 77 - Pennsylvania

wage-determination

High

2026 RGS Agreement - Mastication Map - Allegheny National Forest

map

Low

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedJul 31

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedAug 3

The notice description changed.

AwardedOct 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/18/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs

Contacts2 people available

OfficeAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs

Office AddressAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

Contacts

Laniece Nixon

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Shannon Wrobel

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Full Description

Amendment 0001 for Solicitation 12444726Q0050 has been issued. Please note the following updates:

The revised solicitation document, titled C05_Sol12444726Q0050_2026 BRD Mastication, is now attached. The Period of Performance has been added, and all changes are highlighted in yellow.
• No formal site visit will be conducted.
• A reminder that all quotes are due Monday, 17 August 2026, before 11:59 PM.

The updated document will be posted under Attachments/Links.

Please review the updated materials at your earliest convenience.

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This project involves manual and mechanical mastication of mountain laurel and other undesirable species under 6 inches DBH within designated areas of the Allegheny National Forest. Vegetation density varies, requiring contractors to assess on‑the‑ground conditions to determine where mechanized equipment can be used versus areas requiring manual treatment, such as intermittent stream buffers, dry drainages, and locations inaccessible to machinery. All treatment areas are reachable from forest roads unless an alternate route is approved in writing by the COR. Virtual unit boundaries are provided on georeferenced PDF maps, with shapefiles available upon request. Units will be marked with orange “2026 Mastication” tags that contractors must locate, initial, and date prior to beginning work to confirm the correct unit. Please refer to the attachments for additional details."