Green Mountain National Forest Reforestation Site Preparation

This solicitation, numbered 12445026Q0019, is a Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial services to support reforestation site preparation on the Green Mountain National Forest, specifically targeting the Rochester and Manchester Ranger Districts in Vermont. The work involves felling designated trees, treating slash by lopping and scattering to specified depths, and ensuring stump heights meet contractual standards across approximately 1,400 acres distributed across 23 distinct work areas. Performance must achieve a minimum of 95% compliance on all key metrics, with any non-compliant work subject to a 2% disincentive deduction. Offerors must provide all labor, equipment, tools, and supervision necessary for completion, adhering strictly to OSHA safety standards and submitting a detailed Work Plan and Quality Control Plan approved by the Government. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price award with a one-year performance period from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2027, and delivery is F.O.B. Destination at the Rochester Ranger Station in Vermont. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115310 with a size standard of $34 million, meaning only small business concerns qualifying under this code may respond. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a valid UEI and CAGE code. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability and acceptable or neutral past performance are prerequisites for award, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be selected. The Government will inspect and accept deliverables at the performance site, and payment will be processed electronically via EFT, with terms governed by FAR clauses addressing payment, subcontracting, and commercial item acquisition. Key contractual requirements include strict adherence to anti-discrimination mandates under AGAR 452.203-70, which prohibit DEI initiatives in conflict with federal civil rights laws and carry potential liability under the False Claims Act for false certifications. Submitting quotes via email to Jocelyn.Hayes@usda.gov by May 21, 2026, at 1700 ET is mandatory, and offerors are responsible for confirming receipt. All clauses from FAR Part 12 and associated commercial item provisions are incorporated, including those on ethics, trafficking, safety, environmental compliance, and subcontracting limitations.