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Mechanical Removal of Woody Vegetation, Huron Manistee NF

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12444626Q0032Federal

Submission Closed05/06/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

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Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

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Solicitation # NC27-127

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AI Contract Overview

This solicitation, numbered 12444626Q0032, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial services to mechanically remove woody vegetation across 147.2 acres within the Huron-Manistee National Forest in Michigan, specifically targeting oak, aspen, and pine trees with a diameter at breast height of less than four inches. The work is to be performed in three designated areas—Bluebird South, Chambers, and Wells Road openings—with performance required between November 1, 2026, and March 15, 2027, under FOB Destination terms. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310, with a size standard of $11.5 million in average annual receipts, and all responsible small businesses are eligible to respond. Offerors must submit proposals via email to [email hidden] no later than 5:00 PM CT on May 6, 2026, using either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF formats, accompanied by a completed SF1449 form, Attachment C submission package, experience and capability questionnaire, and narrative detailing their approach. The evaluation will follow a highest technically rated methodology, with award contingent on a fair and reasonable price and acceptable past performance, with no tradeoffs allowed. Key requirements include strict adherence to treatment boundaries, equipment sanitation via steam or high-pressure washing before and after site access, and compliance with federal and USDA regulations including the False Claims Act and sustainability provisions. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses related to small business participation, ethics, whistleblower protections, trafficking in persons, contractor identification, and security prohibitions, including obligations under Executive Orders 14168 and 14173 for antitrust and DEI compliance. Payment administration is handled by the USDA-FS CSA EAST 7 office in Atlanta, Georgia, with electronic invoicing governed by FAR provisions, though no specific systems like WAWF are mandated. No estimated contract value is provided, as pricing is to be submitted by offerors. Acceptance of work occurs at the Oscoda Ranger Station, Michigan, by a designated government representative. All proposals must include a current Unique Entity ID from SAM and certify small business status, while also complying with requirements for key personnel disclosure and security-related disclosures regarding affiliations with foreign entities. Amendments 0001 and 0002, issued April

General Info

Small business set-aside for woody vegetation removal on 147.2 acres in Michigan, Nov 2026–Mar 2027, under FAR Part 12.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 7 Usda-Fs

Contract Value

$36,505.6

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Cadillac, MI, 49601, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

ZYGIEL BROS CONSTRUCTION

Award Issued Date

06/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 12444626Q0032

amendment

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Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 12444626Q0032

amendment

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Offer Submission Package for Contractor Experience and Capability

offer-submission-package

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Solicitation 1244462600032 Mechanical Treatment to Remove Woody Vegetation

rfp

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Amendment 0002 Questions and Answers

q-and-a

Low

Attachment+A+SOW.docx

Attachment+B+Maps.pdf

Attachment+D+Wage+Determination.pdf

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 16

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedApr 29

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedApr 29

The notice description changed.

AwardedJun 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/06/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 7 Usda-Fs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 7 Usda-Fs

Office AddressAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

Contacts

Shad Stoddard

contact@example.gov

Full Description

4/29/2026 - Amendment 0002 issued. See attached document Amendment 0002 Questions and Answers.

4/29/2026 - Amendment 0001 issued. See attached document Amendment 0001 Questions and Answers.

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 12444626Q0032 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for mechanical treatment to remove woody vegetation.

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