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Ottawa Wildlife Openings

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12569R19Q0010Federal

Submission Closed05/14/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Inchelium Forestry, Pre-Commercial thinning fall 2026, Gold Mt. 156

Solicitation # InchThinning2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through Colville Tribal Forestry, is soliciting proposals for pre-commercial thinning and mastication services for the Gold Mt. 156 project area, totaling 52 acres. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, and safety measures to execute thinning based on tree vigor and species preference. Technical specifications include strict guidelines on stump height, slash treatment, and the preservation of trees with a diameter at breast height of 8 inches or greater, unless otherwise marked. Compliance is monitored by a Contracting Officer's Representative who performs inspections to identify missed cuts or problem areas. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Inchelium Forestry Office by 4:30 P.M. on October 21, 2026. Required submission documents include an updated SAM.gov registration, proof of insurance, a completed work plan, and a debarment certification. The contract emphasizes Indian preference, requiring a minimum of 51 percent of seasonal or project-based employees to be of Indian preference origin and the submission of a TERO compliance and utilization plan. Payment is structured with 80 percent of each completed pay item paid within ten working days of final approval, while 20 percent is withheld until all contract requirements are satisfactorily completed.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest, Louie Creek

Solicitation # LoisCreen2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is soliciting bids for an excavator piling and scarification project totaling 90.8 acres within the Louie Creek logging area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work includes piling logging slash and debris, removing brush and standing dead trees, and removing non-merchantable trees exhibiting dwarf mistletoe. Contractors must utilize equipment with low ground pressure of less than 8.5 p.s.i. and are required to construct water bars on slopes to prevent water channeling. Performance will be monitored by a designated Contract Officer’s Representative from San Poil Forestry, who will conduct inspections in each unit to ensure quality and progress. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the San Poil Forestry locked box at the Mt. Tolman Fire Center by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Mandatory submission requirements include a bid on every inspection item, a bid evaluation form, a contracting and subcontracting plan, and proof of SAM.gov registration. Evaluation factors include technical qualifications, reasonable pricing, and a strong emphasis on Indian preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts. Contractors must provide liability insurance and are encouraged to obtain a Trader License and TERO Tile ID certification to avoid specific fees. All work must comply with the Tribal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and applicable federal and state laws.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest stocking Survey 2027

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for five stocking survey contracts (SP-01-SSUR-27 through SP-05-SSUR-27) to be performed on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work covers approximately 1,443 acres and 2,241 plots across the .30 mile, Swawilla, Summit North, and Williams Flats areas. Contractors are required to conduct survival and stocking surveys, submitting a detailed work plan that includes estimated daily acreage and completion schedules. Performance is measured by a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) who inspects at least 20 percent of plots; an accuracy rate of 85 percent or greater is required for acceptance, while full payment is tied to an accuracy rate of 95 percent and above. A 20 percent holdback will be withheld from all payments until all contract requirements are fulfilled. Award evaluations are based on technical qualifications and price reasonableness, with a strong preference given to certified Indian preference eligible firms. Bidders must submit a comprehensive packet including a Debarment Form, Title ID Certification, Bid Evaluation Form, and a TERO Compliance and Utilization Form. Additionally, contractors must provide liability insurance and adhere to tribal Occupational Safety Health Administration (IOSHA) standards. Those utilizing subcontractors or employees must submit a contracting and training plan to the TERO office. Failure to meet quality standards requires the contractor to rework the affected unit at no cost to the Tribe within two days of notification.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest, 3 commercial thinning contracts

Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry and the Tribal Employment Rights Office, is soliciting bids for three commercial pre-commercial thinning contracts located in the 30 Mile Logging area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work involves thinning operations across three specific units: SP-06-PCT-27 (39.7 acres), SP-07-PCT-27 (33.0 acres), and SP-08-PCT-27 (37.0 acres). Key technical requirements include the felling of overtopped or suppressed trees, the removal of all mistletoe-infected trees, and specific slash management to create a uniform fuel bed. Quality standards mandate that stumps be cut below five inches and that brush or hardwoods interfering with leave trees be cleared within a four-foot radius. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled 30 Mile PCT 2027 and deposited in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 2, 2026. The award process emphasizes Indian Preference and requires bidders to provide a bid per acre and a total bid price. Essential submission documents include a work plan, bid sheet, debarment certification, TERO compliance forms, and proof of liability insurance. Contractors must also obtain a BIA Trader License and adhere to TOSHA safety standards. Payment terms include a 20 percent withholding until final approval, with partial payments authorized for units exceeding 10 acres. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative and the complete removal of all debris from the units.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest, 4 PreCommercial thinning contrats, 21 Mile area

Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forest Development, is soliciting bids for four pre-commercial thinning contracts in the 21 Mile area. The project encompasses a total of 120.1 acres divided into four units: Unit A (56.3 acres), Unit B (38.4 acres), Unit C (41.5 acres), and Unit D (40.2 acres). The scope of work requires the identification and maintenance of crop trees while removing competing vegetation, adhering to strict specifications such as stump heights of less than five inches and the protection of boundary trees marked with orange or yellow stripes. Bids must be submitted via a locked drop-off box at the San Poil Forestry Office by October 29, 2026, at 4:00 P.M., with electronic submissions prohibited. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a valid Trader License. The award process strongly prioritizes certified Indian preference firms, and contractors must ensure that at least 51 percent of their seasonal or project-based workforce is of Indian preference origin. Technical qualifications and reasonable pricing are key evaluation factors, and the Colville Tribal Forestry reserves the right to reject any bid. Contract administration includes oversight by a designated Contract Officer's Representative who will perform quality inspections. Payment is based on completed and accepted acreage, with 20 percent of each payment withheld until final approval and site cleanup are completed. Contractors must provide liability insurance and comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation as administered by TOSHA. Additional requirements include TERO certification to avoid specific fees and the submission of a comprehensive employment and training plan.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Contractors, San Poil Forestry, Stocking Surveys

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through the San Piol District Forestry, is soliciting bids for the completion of five stocking surveys. The required performance areas for these surveys include Swmville, Williams Flats, 30 mile, and Summit North. This solicitation is issued by a tribal organization based in Washington. Interested parties must submit their bids no later than 4:00pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Bid packets are available for pickup at San Piol Forestry located at the Mt Lohmman Complex. For further inquiries regarding this requirement, contacts are available via telephone at 634-3130 or 634-3129.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Pine Timber Harvesting and Salvage OperationsThis subcontract for Pine Timber Harvesting and Salvage Operations involves the felling, skidding, and loading of pine timber for prime contractors working on St. Johns River Water Management District projects. The scope of work includes a clearcut of dead, dying, and green pine across 36.1 acres, along with selective salvage in optional areas. All operations must be executed in accordance with FDACS Silviculture and Florida Forestry Wildlife BMPs, ensuring the delivery of severed timber and a site left free of debris. To qualify, the contractor must utilize feller bunchers, skidders, and log loaders, and the crew leader is required to hold an SFI-approved certification, such as Master Logger. This opportunity was posted on October 20, 2026, with a response deadline of October 27, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed through the state of Florida.

St. Johns River Water Management Dist

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Telogia Creek Sand Pine Removal

Solicitation # FWC 26/27-15

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded solicitation FWC 26/27-15 to Panhandle Land Management Services for sand pine regeneration removal services at Telogia Creek WMA in Liberty County, Florida. The project encompasses the removal of sand pines across 797 acres, with a total bid price of 1,065.00, which represents the summed cost per acre across light, moderate, and heavy regeneration levels. The contract is effective for one year from the issuance of the Purchase Order, with the Commission holding the option to renew the agreement annually for up to two additional years. The scope of work requires hand pulling for sand pines with stem diameters less than 1/2-inch and allows the use of brush saws or chainsaws for those exceeding 1/2-inch. All cutting must occur below the lowest live branches to ensure ATV and UTV clearance, and treated pines must be left in place rather than piled. The contractor is required to comply with various Florida Statutes, including E-Verify for employment eligibility, cooperation with the Inspector General, and adherence to the Forced Labor Vendor List provisions. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon a Certificate of Contract Completion signed by both the contractor and the Commission's Contract Manager.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Mechanical Site Prep: Cherry West Item 1

Solicitation # RFP-2025-0153

Tuolumne County is soliciting proposals for the Cherry West Project, which involves fuels reduction and mechanical site preparation for approximately 535.90 acres within the Stanislaus National Forest. Authorized under a Master Stewardship Agreement with the USDA Forest Service, the scope of work primarily consists of mastication and piling to support reforestation efforts. The project is scheduled for completion between June 2027 and October 2028, with an initial contract term of two years and the possibility of two three-month extensions. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, and must be submitted in PDF format via the county's e-Procurement portal. Qualified proposers must have at least three years of experience in forested environments, be authorized to do business in California, and possess a valid Department of Industrial Relations registration number, as the project is subject to prevailing wage requirements. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation of reasonable cost (40%), qualifications and experience (30%), and service delivery methodology (30%). Contractors must adhere to strict environmental and safety standards, including a comprehensive Fire Plan, spill prevention procedures, and Best Management Practices for aquatic and soil protection. Payment is contingent upon Forest Service acceptance, with full payment requiring a performance quality score of 95 percent or higher based on systematic plot inspections.

County Administration Office

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Mechanical Site Prep: Jawbone Creek Item 2

Solicitation # RFP-2025-0154

Tuolumne County is soliciting proposals under RFP-2025-0154 for fuels reduction and mechanical site preparation for reforestation as part of the Cherry West Project. The project encompasses approximately 796.26 acres within the Stanislaus National Forest and is conducted under a Master Stewardship Agreement with the USDA Forest Service. The scope of work includes mastication, shredding, chipping, and piling, with manual hand thinning and piling required for slopes between 45% and 55%. Key performance milestones require priority units K010C, K011B, K011C, and L001 to be completed between June 2027 and October 31, 2027, with at least 50% of all awarded acres finished by that date and all remaining work completed by October 31, 2028. Qualified proposers must have at least three years of experience in forested environments, hold valid California business licenses, and possess a Department of Industrial Relations registration number to comply with prevailing wage requirements. Proposals are due by November 13, 2026, and will be evaluated based on reasonable cost (40%), qualifications and experience (30%), and service delivery methodology (30%). The contract emphasizes strict adherence to environmental and safety standards, including a comprehensive fire prevention plan, spill prevention and reporting procedures, and Best Management Practices for aquatic and erosion control. Payment is contingent upon Forest Service acceptance, requiring a minimum of 95% work completion per unit.

County Administration Office

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Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) Forestry ServicesThis subcontract for Pre-Commercial Thinning Forestry Services involves performing thinning operations for prime contractors on forestry projects within the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work requires the identification of crop trees based on height and crown position, the removal of hardwoods and competing vegetation within a four-foot radius, and the felling of stems with stump heights maintained under five inches. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for managing slash to ensure it is kept away from water bodies and designated leave trees to deliver a properly thinned forest stand. Interested parties must meet specific administrative requirements, including active SAM registration, a valid trader license, and TERO Indian preference certification. The solicitation was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Forest Site Preparation - Excavator PilingThis subcontract involves performing excavator piling for prime contractors on forest site preparation projects for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work covers 48.54 acres and requires the creation of debris piles to achieve 50% mineral soil exposure, the construction of water bars on slopes, and strict boundary management to deliver a fully prepared forest site. Contractors must utilize track-mounted excavators equipped with 360-degree rotation, hydraulic booms, brush rakes, and thumbs, ensuring ground pressure remains below 8.5 p.s.i. All operations must comply with TERO and Title X regulations. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 5, 2026.

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The Lake States Acquisition Team is soliciting quotes for Wildlife Openings Maintenance within the Ottawa National Forest, covering Houghton, Iron, Ontonagon, and Gogebic Counties in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The project requires the use of mechanical equipment and hand tools to remove woody vegetation across two primary zones. The North Zone consists of ten units (A through J) totaling 82.1 acres, while the South Zone encompasses 57.2 total acres, including 24.2 acres designated for hand-cutting and 11,821 feet of mowing. Work is scheduled to take place from July 1, 2019, to November 14, 2019. This solicitation, 12569R19Q0010, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310. Award decisions will be based on best value, evaluating past performance, technical capability, price, and the use of sustainable products. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit all invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform. Proposals must include a completed SF 1449, a detailed offer submission package, and workforce certification, with a final submission deadline of May 6, 2019.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Usda-Fs Pps Incident Procurement

Contract Value

$78,892

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Ottawa National Forest, IRONWOOD, MI, 49969, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

PARADIGM SHIFT ENTERPRISES LLC

Award Issued Date

05/14/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2019 Ottawa NF South Zone Openings Maintenance Project

specifications

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2019 Ottawa NF South Zone Openings Maintenance Project - Norwich Area Map

specifications

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2019 Ottawa NF South Zone Openings Maintenance Project - Unit A

specifications

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2019 Ottawa NF South Zone Openings Maintenance Project - Unit Acreage

specifications

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2019 Ottawa NF South Zone Openings Maintenance Project - Unit C

specifications

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2019 Ottawa NF South Zone Openings Maintenance Project - Units C & D

specifications

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Cooks Run Hunter Walking Trail Contract Project Map

specifications

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East Camp Lake Openings Project Map - FY19

specifications

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FY 2019 North Zone Opening Contract Area Map

specifications

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FY 2019 North Zone Wildlife Openings Contract Area Map

specifications

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FY 2019 Wildlife Openings Contract Map Unit C

specifications

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FY 2019 Wildlife Openings Contract Map Unit D

specifications

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FY 2019 Wildlife Openings Contract Map - Unit E

specifications

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FY 2019 Wildlife Openings Contract Map Unit F

specifications

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FY 2019 Wildlife Openings Contract Map Unit G

specifications

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FY 2019 Wildlife Openings Contract Map - Unit H

specifications

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FY 2019 Wildlife Openings Contract Map Unit I

specifications

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FY 2019 Wildlife Openings Contract Map - Units A & B

specifications

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Hoist Lake Opening FY19 Contract Project Map

specifications

High

Ottawa National Forest North Zone Wildlife Openings SOW

4 pages · sow

High

Ottawa South Zone Wildlife Openings Statement of Work

6 pages · sow

High

Solicitation 12569R19Q0010 - Ottawa Wildlife Openings FY2019

rfq

High

Wage Determination 1981-0136 Rev 51 - Forestry and Land Management Services (Michigan)

wage-determination

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2019 Ottawa NF South Zone Openings Maintenance Project - Little Falls Opening Project Map

specifications

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Bluebill Creek Hunter Walking Trail Project Map

specifications

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Davidson Lake Hunter Walking Trail Contract Map Unit J

contract-document

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HWT Harris Creek FY19 Contract Project Map

other

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HWT Morrison Creek FY19 Contract Project Map

other

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Moraine Lake Hunter Walking Trail Project Map

specifications

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Scaup Lake Hunter Walking Trail Project Map

specifications

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 4

Combined Synopsis

AwardedMay 14

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/14/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda-Fs Pps Incident Procurement

Contacts2 people available

OfficeBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Usda-Fs Pps Incident Procurement

Office AddressBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

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Annette C. CaliguriContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Scott PearsonBiological Technician

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Lake States Acquisition Team announces an opportunity to conduct Wildlife Openings Maintenance on the Ottawa National Forest in Houghton, Iron, Ontonagon, and Gogebic Counties in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It is the intent of this solicitation to secure services to create wildlife openings through the use of mechanical equipment and hand tools as indicated in the attached specifications. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies and incidentals required to complete the project per the specifications provided and in the timeframe specified for this project. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, 12569R19Q0010, is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) with requirement to submit technical information (See Solicitation Provisions and Offer Submission Package documents) and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-01. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 115310 and small business standard is $7.5M. The provisions at 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, and 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items; and clauses 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items and 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items are incorporated in the attached solicitation and apply to the resulting contract(s). One schedule of items is provided for each Zone (North and South) of the Ottawa National Forest with Sites, Locations, and Acres or Miles indicated for each line item. (See OFFER SUBMISSION PACKAGE for details) One or Multiple contracts may be awarded from this solicitation. Contractors are invited to bid on any, or all items on the Schedules located in the Offer Submission Package. If submitting a bid on all items, you may also indicate a minimum or maximum amount you are willing to accept if awarded a contract, or you may indicate that you are willing to accept all items. Work is scheduled from the July 1st, 2019 to November 14, 2019. Vendors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving a government contract. www.sam.gov If annual representations and certifications are not active in SAM, offerors shall include a completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with their offer. Clauses and provisions incorporated by reference can be viewed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/far. The Government may issue an order to other than the lowest offeror, waive minor informalities or irregularities in offers received, or elect to not award. If necessary, the Government may conduct discussions with any or all offerors. The Experience Questionnaire is optional but the information requested on this form must be submitted in another format if the questionnaire is not submitted. Award will be made on a Best Value basis and offers shall at a minimum contain the items requested below. Offers will be evaluated on 1) past performance; 2) experience/technical capability; 3) use of sustainable products; 4) price. Offerors must contain: 1) SF 1449 form 2) Offer Submission Package containing: - Schedule of Items (2) - FAR 52.209-11 and Annual Representations and Certifications at FAR 52.212-3 - Experience Questionnaire or equivalent information (including sustainable products list) - Workforce Certification Form All invoices must be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury. For more information see website, https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. Please ensure that your company has registered for an account at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm. The "Submit Invoice-to" address for USDA orders is the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The contractor must follow the instructions on how to register and submit invoices via IPP. Offers may be hand delivered, e-mailed to acaliguri@fs.fed.us SUBJ: 12569R19Q0010, or mailed to: USDA Forest Service LSAT Contracting Attn: Annette Caliguri 12569R19Q0010 820 Rains Drive Gladstone, MI 49837 No facsimile offers will be considered and incomplete offers will not be accepted. All offers must be received by 1:00 pm EST, May 6th, 2019. Technical Contacts are: Stephen (Scott) Pearson, 906-358-4027 or stephen.pearson@usda.gov Jessup Weichelt, 906-884-2085 or jweichelt@usda.gov