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Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide Treatments on the Allegheny National Forest

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12444726Q0057Federal

Submission Closed09/09/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation 12444726Q0064 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for insecticide treatments on ash trees within the Allegheny National Forest to combat the emerald ash borer infestation. This total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform stem injections of emamectin benzoate, such as Tree-äge or an equivalent product, on designated ash trees in forested areas and recreation sites. The performance period is scheduled from May 15, 2027, to June 30, 2027, and requires at least one certified Pennsylvania pesticide applicator to be on-site during all application activities. Award will be based on the best value to the government, evaluating the technical approach, past performance from the last three years, and fair and reasonable pricing. Offerors must submit a technical narrative, key personnel qualifications, and a past performance record. The contract includes strict safety and environmental requirements, including OSHA compliance for first aid and eye wash equipment, specific tree tagging and flagging protocols, and adherence to Department of Labor wage determinations for Pennsylvania forestry contracts. Invoicing must be processed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.

General Info

Insecticide treatments for ash trees in Allegheny National Forest, due September 8, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs

Contract Value

$33,350

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Warren, PA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

CARNEY WADE POTTER

Award Issued Date

10/15/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

12444726Q0064 Schedule of Items

2 pages · schedule-of-items

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12444726Q0064 Schedule of Items Revision 1

2 pages · rfq

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C04-12444726Q0064 Attachment 1 - SOW R1

9 pages · sow

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C04-12444726Q0064 Attachment 6 Tree Diameter Estimates

26 pages · specifications

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RFQ 12444726Q0064 for USDA Forest Service Ash Study Plots

18 pages · rfq

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RFQ 12444726Q0064 Questions and Answers

2 pages · q-and-a

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USDA Emerald Ash Borer Treatment Statement of Work

9 pages · sow

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Wage Determination No. 1981-0682 Revision 77 for Pennsylvania Forestry Contracts

wage-determination

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Attachment 5 Past Performance for Solicitation 12444726Q0064

past-performance

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FY27 Ash Insecticide Treatments Maps - Allegheny National Forest

3 pages · other

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2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 12

Combined Synopsis

Deadline changedAug 13

Response deadline changed from Sep 8, 2026 to Sep 9, 2026.

Notice updatedAug 25

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 9

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/09/2026, 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

Shannon Wrobel

contact@example.gov

Laniece Nixon

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Amendment 1 - Please see Revised Attachment 1, Revised Attachment 5, Attachment 6 and the Question and Answers document. All other items remain unchanged.

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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 12444726Q0064 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Emerald Ash Borer Insecticide Treatments on the Allegheny National Forest to perform insecticide treatments on ash trees to ensure their ability to survive infestation by the emerald ash borer (EAB). The contract areas are on the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). They may include ash trees in forested areas and in established recreation areas.

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 11.5 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.