Thunderstruck Crown Touch Release (CTR) Project – Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for the Thunderstruck Crown Touch Release (CTR) Project, a Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) effort focused on crop tree release across approximately 100 to 224 acres within the Clinch Ranger District of the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests in Scott County, Virginia. This combined synopsis/solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 115310 and aims to contract tree thinning services with an estimated value under $75,000. The work involves performing four-sided crown-touch release treatments to promote forest health by freeing selected trees to grow, following detailed species-specific guidelines and safety requirements, with all slash removed from road prisms and no piling or windrowing allowed. The contract period extends from August 17 to December 31, 2026, with final acreage to be determined based on mapping by Forest Service personnel. Offerors must submit a completed SF-18 quotation by June 24, 2026, including technical capability narratives addressing prior relevant experience, particularly silvicultural or timber stand improvement work in the local national forests, along with past performance and pricing information. Evaluation for award will prioritize best value, weighing previous experience, knowledge of the Southern Appalachian forest species, past contractor performance records, and price, allowing the Forest Service to adjust the acreage awarded to the highest-rated offeror if necessary. The contract follows streamlined acquisition procedures under the Revised FAR, including specific environmental and labor standards clauses. Points of contact include Contracting Officer David Easter and COR Christopher Jackson, with offerors able to coordinate access for site familiarization as needed.
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Place of Performance
Wise, VA, 24293, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
RFQ No.: 12443926Q0113
Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service
Office: Clinch Ranger District, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests
Title: Thunderstruck Crown Touch Release (CTR) Project – Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)
Set‑Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry
PSC: F014 – Tree Thinning Services
Estimated Value: Under $75,000.00
1. Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) streamlined Parts 12/13 procedures and supplemented by USDA and Forest Service acquisition policy.
The USDA Forest Service requires Timber Stand Improvement (Crop Tree Release) on approximately 100–224 acres (final acreage to be determined) located on the Clinch Ranger District, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Scott County, VA. Contractors shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, tools, and incidentals to perform four‑sided crown‑touch release treatments according to the technical specifications in attached SF 18 package.
No site visit is scheduled; however, offerors may coordinate access with the COR (see contact section).
2. Period of Performance
08/17/2026 – 12/31/2026
3. Applicable Documents
All work shall comply with the Statement of Work (SOW), supplied maps, and all listed attachments included with this solicitation.
4. Evaluation Criteria (Descending Order of Importance)
Successful previous completion of Silvicultural / Timber Stand Improvement work on the George Washington & Jefferson NFs.
Knowledge of and familiarity with Southern Appalachian tree species.
Previous COR evaluations of contractor performance.
Contractor rating database information.
Price.
Note: If necessary, the Forest Service may reduce acreage to award to the highest‑rated offeror rather than accept a lower‑priced, lower‑rated quote.
Award will be made using Best Value Tradeoff consistent with RFO FAR Parts 8–13.
5. Instructions to Offerors
Submit quotation on SF‑18 package.
Quotes shall include:
• DUNS/UEI
• SAM registration confirmation
• Technical capability narrative addressing evaluation criteria
• Past performance contacts
• Price per acre and total evaluated price
• Acknowledgment of all attachments
Quotes Due: 06/24/2026, 1700 CT
Submit to: David Easter, Contracting Officer (email listed in SF‑18)
6. Key Technical Requirements (Summary)
• Contractor performs crown‑touch crop tree release to achieve “free‑to‑grow” rating of 4.
• Trees to be released and trees not to be cut are specified by species group.
• Hazard ribbon required for unsafe‑to‑fell trees.
• All slash removed from road prisms; no piling/windrowing.
• Work inspected by COR with acceptance based on meeting crop tree release thresholds.
• Final acreage determined by FS Two Trails mapping July–August 2026.
7. Applicable FAR / AGAR Clauses
(Aligned with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) structure and USDA Forest Service requirements)
RFO‑Aligned FAR Clauses
FAR 12.301 – Solicitation provisions/contract clauses for commercial products/services (RFO‑aligned)
FAR 13.004 – Legal effect of quotations
FAR 13.106‑2 – Evaluation of quotations (best value)
FAR 52.212‑1 – Instructions to Offerors
FAR 52.212‑2 – Evaluation—Commercial Products and Services
FAR 52.212‑3 – Reps & Certs
FAR 52.212‑4 – Contract Terms
FAR 52.212‑5 – Required Terms/Statutes
FAR 52.222‑41 – Service Contract Labor Standards (per SF‑18 referencing SCA WD 2015‑4339)
FAR 52.222‑55; 52.222‑62 – Labor requirements
FAR 52.232‑33 – Payment by EFT
USDA / AGAR Clauses
AGAR Part 401 – AGAR system, maintenance, definitions
AGAR Part 413 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures
AGAR 452.208‑70 – Printing
AGAR 452.236‑73 – Archaeological resources protection
AGAR 452.237‑75 – Working Hours
AGAR 452.246‑70 – Inspection and Acceptance
8. Points of Contact
Contracting Officer:
David Easter
USDA Forest Service
Phone: 651‑649‑5236
COR: Christopher Jackson
GTM: Royce Bedbury