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Crown Touch Release

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12444726Q0048Federal

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The USDA Forest Service is preparing to issue a BPA Call Order for Crown Touch Release services to support reforestation efforts in the Pisgah National Forest, restricted exclusively to the 13 companies currently approved under the North Carolina Vegetation Management Blanket Purchase Agreement. This action is a mandatory notice under USDA Acquisition Regulation to comply with posting requirements for calls exceeding $20,000 and is not a solicitation for new bids or proposals. The call order will be issued under solicitation number 12444726Q0048, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026, and all communications regarding the order will be directed solely to the BPA holders. Performance of the work is expected to take place in Mars Hill, North Carolina, with administrative oversight managed by the agency’s office in Atlanta, Georgia. Any modifications to the requirements or timelines will be communicated directly to the pre-approved contractors via email.

General Info

USDA Forest Service issues BPA call for Crown Touch Release in Pisgah National Forest to 13 pre-approved contractors, deadline July 23, 2026.

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Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-FsView Agency

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115210 - Support Activities for Animal ProductionView NAICS

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Mars Hill, NC, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs
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OfficeAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA
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The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS) is issuing this notice as a means of complying with USDA Acquisition Regulation (AGAR), SUBPART 412.201-1, requiring that all calls above $20,000 be posted to the Government Point of Entry (GPE).  The USDA FS intends on awarding a competitive BPA Call Order against the North Carolina Vegetation Management BPA Holders for Crown Touch Release supporting reforestation of the Pisgah National Forest.


This is not a solicitation.  This synopsis notification of intent to award a BPA Call order does not constitute a request for proposals or submission of any information in response to this notification.


This procurement is restricted to those approved companies eligible for call orders under the orth Carolina Vegetation Management BPA  There are currently 13 businesses that will receive this solicitation.  Any changes to the Call Order RFQ shall also be emailed to those companies listed on the BPA.

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