Green Mountain National Forest Reforestation Site Preparation

The contract is for reforestation site preparation on the Green Mountain National Forest, specifically within the Rochester and Manchester Ranger Districts in Vermont, with performance to occur at Rochester, VT, 05767. The work involves tree felling and slash disposal to promote natural regeneration on previously harvested areas, with strict requirements to achieve 95% compliance in cutting designated trees, proper slash treatment, and adherence to specified stump height criteria. Failure to meet these thresholds results in a 2% disincentive per deficient item. All work must comply with OSHA safety standards, and contractors are prohibited from felling trees between April 1 and July 31 to protect the Northern Long-Eared Bat, a threatened species. Employees performing felling must be qualified to identify commercial and non-commercial species, recognize disease and decay, and select crop trees as defined in the Statement of Work. A written work plan and quality control plan must be submitted for government approval, and onsite representatives must be fluent in English to communicate effectively with the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The solicitation is a Firm Fixed Price contract under FAR Part 12, issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 115310, meaning only small business concerns with average annual receipts under $34 million are eligible to bid. Evaluation follows the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where price is evaluated first in ascending order, and technically unacceptable offers are eliminated regardless of cost. Technical acceptability requires a sound approach to the work, proper compliance with all SOW requirements, and demonstrated employee competency. Past performance is assessed as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable, with Unacceptable ratings disqualifying an offeror. The period of performance runs from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027, with F.O.B. Destination delivery terms. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer as required by FAR clauses, and invoices must be submitted to the administering office in Atlanta, GA. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses, including those on whistleblower rights, code of ethics, small business subcontracting plans, prohibitions on confidential agreements, system for award management requirements, and trade agreements. No security clearances are required, no options exist, and organizational conflict of interest provisions are not applicable. Submission is due by May 21, 2026, at 1700 Eastern Time to the Atlanta office, and no electronic submission method is