GW&J - NNIS Mastication of Herbicide Treated Openings

The solicitation numbered 12443926Q0161 is a Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, serving as the sole solicitation document without any additional written solicitations. It seeks contractors to perform mastication services on herbicide-treated openings across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, specifically within the Eastern Divide Ranger District in Craig and Giles Counties, Virginia, and Monroe County, West Virginia. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, and supplies necessary to complete the work, with the Government furnishing no resources unless explicitly noted in the Government Furnished Property Clause. The work involves NNIS-standard mastication procedures to manage vegetation and support forest health objectives. This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry, with a small business size standard of $11.5 million, ensuring eligibility for qualifying small businesses only. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with responses due by 3:59 a.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2026. Offers are to be submitted through the SAM.gov portal and will be evaluated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Eastern Division office in Atlanta, Georgia. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Amelia Davila-Garcia, reachable via email at Amelia.Davila-Garcia@USDA.GOV. All responsible small business sources are invited to submit offers, and awards will be made based on competitive evaluation within the set-aside constraints.