SERVICE, PINE BEETLE TREE REMOVAL AT FORT FREDERIC

The contract solicitation seeks services for the removal of pine beetle-infested trees at Fort Frederica National Monument under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The NAICS code 561730 designates the work as landscaping and pest control services, requiring specialized expertise in tree removal and forest health management. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, and is issued as a combined solicitation, potentially allowing for both sealed bids and negotiated awards. Performance is to occur at Fort Frederica National Monument, though the exact location details are not specified in the data provided. The contracting office is under the Department of the Interior, specifically the Ser South Mabo office located in Homestead, Florida, with Yujeiry Eusebio listed as the primary point of contact. Interested vendors must respond through the SAM.gov portal, and all proposals must comply with the small business eligibility requirements outlined in FAR 19.5. The work involves critical ecological and safety efforts to mitigate tree die-off caused by pine beetles, preserving historic resources and public safety within the national monument. Contractors are expected to follow federal environmental and operational standards in executing the removal operations.