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Ottawa National Forest Silver Branch Plant Survey 3
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The contract solicits quotations for a plant survey in the Ottawa National Forest, specifically targeting the identification of Regional Forester’s Sensitive plants, plants listed by the State of Michigan, species of potential viability concern, priority non-native invasive plants, and culturally significant plants. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541620, with a small business size standard of $19 million. The contract requires the contractor to provide all necessary labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies, except for government-furnished property outlined in the Statement of Work. The work must be performed with at least three weeks between surveys in the same area, concluding all surveys by September 15, 2027, with final reports due by October 15, 2027. The solicitation process is streamlined, with quotations requested via email to the designated contracting officer by May 22, 2026, at noon Central Time, and questions due by May 14, 2026. The estimated start date for the contract period of performance is June 1, 2026, but this may be adjusted. The awarding agency is the Department of Agriculture’s Csa East 1 Usda-fs office based in Atlanta, GA, with the place of performance in Ironwood, Michigan. The contractor is expected to execute the survey work progressively to ensure timely completion within the specified period. All responsible small businesses are encouraged to submit quotations for consideration.
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Contract Value
$34,943NAICS
Place of Performance
Ironwood, MI, 49938, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Questions for this Solicitation are attached.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12443926Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Silver Branch Plant Survey Contract 3. The purpose of the contract is to survey specified areas of the Ottawa National Forest for the presence of Regional Forester’s Sensitive plants, State of Michigan listed plants, other plants of potential viability concern, priority non-native invasive plants, and plants of cultural significance.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620 The small business size standard is $19 M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The period of performance start date of June 1, 2026 is estimated and could change.
At least 3 weeks must pass between consecutive surveys in a stand. All surveys must be completed by September 15, 2027. All results and completed paperwork must be submitted by October 15, 2027.
The Contractor shall progressively accomplish the work at a rate that will result in completion of the contract within the time specified.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals (except those designated as Government-furnished property listed in the Statement of Work).
Questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov and are due no later than May 14, 2026, at 1200 PM Central Time.
Quotes shall be submitted via email to christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov and are due no later than May 22, 2026, at 1200 PM, Central Time.