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Conecuh National Forest - Mulching Project

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12444726Q0016Federal

Submission Closed05/07/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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This solicitation, numbered 12444726Q0016, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for a service contract to perform vegetation reduction via mulching, grinding, masticating, and chipping on the Conecuh National Forest in Alabama. It is issued as a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial services and is set-aside exclusively for small business concerns, with a size standard of $12 million in annual receipts under NAICS code 115310. The contract performance period runs from June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with work required to commence within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and be fully completed within 60 days thereafter. Contractors are fully responsible for all aspects of performance without government supervision or control, and must comply with the Alabama Best Management Practices for Forestry, all applicable federal and state regulations, and equipment specifications requiring a minimum of 110 horsepower and a drum-type mulching head. GPS/GIS technology must be used for accurate measurement and boundary delineation, and any equipment substitution requires prior written approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All work is performed at designated units within the forest near Andalusia, Alabama, and the Contractor must secure all necessary permits. Quotations must be submitted via email to shannon.wrobel@usda.gov, with a copy to laniece.nixon@usda.gov, no later than April 24, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and must include the solicitation number in the subject line. Offerors are not required to conduct a site visit, but may request one through the Contracting Specialist to be coordinated with the COR, though no additional visits will be permitted beyond the one previously scheduled for April 22, 2026. Attachments include the Statement of Work, Schedule of Items, maps, past performance information, and wage determinations. The evaluation process is based on best value, giving primary weight to the technical proposal—particularly the age, type, and quantity of proposed equipment—followed by past performance, which is rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable. Price is evaluated for fairness and reasonableness but only becomes decisive when technical and performance ratings are comparable. The award is restricted to offerors with an Acceptable or Neutral past performance rating and a fair and reasonable

General Info

Small business contract for vegetation reduction via mulching in Conecuh National Forest, Alabama, June–September 2026, with equipment and GPS requirements.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-FsView Agency

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

Andalusia, AL, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

(10)

Schedule of Items R1

XLSX•schedule-of-items

Past Performance Information Attachment 5

XLSX•past-performance

Schedule of Items Attachment 1

XLSX•schedule-of-items

Conceuh National Forest Mulching Contract FY 2026 Statement of Work

PDF•sow

Conecuh National Forest Mulching Contract FY 2026 Statement of Work

PDF•sow

Conecuh National Forest FY26 Revised Mulching Contract Map

PDF•contract-map

Wage Determination 2002-0147 for Forestry Services in Alabama

PDF•wage-determination

RFQ 12444726Q0016 Conecuh National Forest Mulching Project Q&A

PDF•q-and-a

Attachment+3+-+Map.pdf

PDF

Solicitation 12444726Q0016 Conecuh National Forest Mulching Project

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Timeline

4 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 15

Combined Synopsis

Amendment 1Apr 15

Contract was updated

Amendment 2Apr 20

Contract was updated

Amendment 3Apr 24

Contract was updated

Amendment 4Apr 30

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineMay 7

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/07/2026, 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 / Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs

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Office AddressAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

Contacts

Shannon Wrobel

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Laniece Nixon

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Full Description

Amendment 4 to Solicitation 12444726Q0016

Updated versions of the statement of work (attachment 2), and the schedule of items (attachment 1) have been posted. Attachment 5 (Past Performance Information), Attachment 6 (Additional Maps), and the questions and answers have also been added to the attachments. The Forest Service unable to accommodate any additional site visits for this project.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment 3 to Solicitation 12444726Q0016

The following FAR clause now includes deviations to align with recent Executive Order:

52.222-90 - Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment 2 to Solicitation 12444726Q0016

Subject: Site Visit Information

A site visit has for this requirement is on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. eastern time at the address below.

Blue Lake Quick Stop

9323 AL-137

Andalusia, AL 36420

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

Amendment 1 to Solicitation 12444726Q0016

Subject: Site Visit Information

This amendment is issued to provide clarification regarding site visits.

A site visit is not required for the submission of quotes. However, offerors who wish to conduct a site visit may request one.

Offerors interested in scheduling a site visit shall contact:

Shannon Wrobel

Contract Specialist

shannon.wrobel@usda.gov

Upon receipt of a request, the Government will coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to arrange the visit. All offerors will be given the same opportunity and information consistent with FAR requirements.

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

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 12444726Q0016 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Conecuh National Forest - Mulching Project. This is a service contract to provide vegetation reduction on the Conecuh National Forest (mulching/grinding/masticating/chipping). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310 The small business size standard is $12 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.