MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The USDA Forest Service, National Forests in Florida, plans to award a sole source contract to George Hemingway of Umatilla, FL, for providing short-term, temporary management support services on an as-needed basis at the Ocala National Forest, located in Lake and Marion Counties, FL. This contract, valued at $15,000, will support the management of special use authorizations and address various Forest Service land issues, including those related to Rodman Reservoir, Camp Ocala, and Silver Glen Springs. The services are expected to last approximately three to six months and require specialized professional and technical expertise. George Hemingway, a retired Forest Service employee, brings current expert knowledge and specialized skills essential for efficiently carrying out the required tasks. His familiarity with Forest Service regulations, policies, procedures, facilities, systems, programs, and key contacts uniquely qualifies him for this role. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541611 and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The place of performance is Umatilla, FL, with administrative oversight through the National Forests in Florida office based in Tallahassee, FL. The point of contact for this contract is Brian J. Wharton.