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36C26123Q0117Federal

Submission Closed11/29/2022, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 115310

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

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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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St. Johns River Water Management Dist

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Telogia Creek Sand Pine Removal

Solicitation # FWC 26/27-15

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Solicitation # 12444726Q0069

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F--Exclusive Use Multi-Engine Amphibious Water Scooping Aviation Services

Solicitation # 140D0427R0088

The Department of the Interior, through the Interior Business Center Acquisition Services Directorate, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for exclusive use multi-engine amphibious water scooping aviation services. This effort supports the U.S. Wildland Fire Service in providing call-when-needed flight services for fire suppression operations across Alaska and the contiguous United States. The anticipated requirement involves a five-year ordering period from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2037, featuring an exclusive use period of 90 to 160 days. During this time, aircraft must be available for government control 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contractor is responsible for providing all aircraft, personnel, insurance, and maintenance support. Technical specifications for the aircraft include a tank capacity of 1,400 US gallons, a minimum payload capacity of 525 lbs, and a cruise airspeed of at least 180 kts at 7,000 ft. Additionally, aircraft must be equipped with an IAB approved or interim approved gate at the time of inspection. Personnel requirements include a crew complement consisting of an Initial Attack Pilot in Command, a mechanic, and their respective relief staff, all of whom must possess current passports for potential transit through Canada to Alaska. The government is seeking information from various business sizes and types under NAICS code 115310, including small businesses and specialized socioeconomic categories. Responses are due by October 26, 2026.

Ibc Acq Svcs Directorate (00004)

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Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) and Tree Felling Services

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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.

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Agency

Department Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

LIVERMORE, CA, CA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

36C26123Q0117.docx

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PostedNov 15

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineNov 29

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11/29/2022, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Veterans Affairs → 261-NETWORK Contract Office 21 (36C261)

Office AddressMATHER, CA, 95655, USA

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RICO JOHNSON

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. The Department of Veterans Affairs is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy for Fire Protection Service for VA Palo Alto Health Care System with locations in Livermore California. Please note that this Request for Information (RFI) is for information only and does not constitute a solicitation for competitive bids/proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. However, all interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement are invited to submit information describing their capability to provide the required services. OVERVIEW: SEE ATTACHED PWS Please include the follow information about your organization in your response (1) Name of Organization, (2) Address + Zip Code, (3) Telephone number, (4) SAM UEI Number, (5) Size of Business: Large or Small, (6) SAM status, (7) Point(s) of contact, and (8) email address. Organizations responding to this RFI should provide the company s capabilities to perform this requirement. The NAICS code is 115310. The Size Standard is $8 million. The information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the VA not to open the requirement to open competition, based on responses to this sources sought synopsis is solely within the discretion of the VA. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this sources sought synopsis. All responses must be sent via e-mail to Rico Johnson, Contracting Officer, at rico.johnson@va.gov. Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due by 11:00 AM PST on November 29, 2022.