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Thunderstruck Crown Touch Release Project

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12443926Q0113Federal

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The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the Thunderstruck Crown Touch Release Project, providing timber stand improvement services on approximately 100 to 224 acres within the Clinch Ranger District of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Scott County, Virginia. This total small business set-aside under NAICS 115310 requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and supervision to perform four-sided crown-touch release treatments. The primary objective is to achieve a free-to-grow rating of 4 for 15 to 30 priority trees per acre, including specific oak and hickory species, while protecting designated species such as yellow pines and American chestnut. The period of performance is scheduled from August 17, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with an estimated value under 75,000 dollars. Award will be based on a best value tradeoff, prioritizing previous successful completion of similar work on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, familiarity with Southern Appalachian tree species, and past performance evaluations over price. Technical requirements include the removal of all slash from road prisms and the girdling of trees that pose safety risks during felling. Work will be inspected by the Contracting Officer's Representative, with acceptance contingent upon releasing 90 percent or more of possible crop trees per unit. Offerors must submit their quotations by June 24, 2026, including a technical capability narrative, SAM registration confirmation, and price per acre.

General Info

USDA timber stand improvement services in Virginia, August to December 2026, under 75,000 dollars.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service

Contract Value

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NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

VA, 24293, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

M & D FORESTRY SERVICE LLC

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RFQ 12443926Q0113 Thunderstruck Crown Touch Release Project

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Wage Determination 2015-4339 for Virginia and Tennessee

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FY26 CTR Thunderstruck Maximum Extent Draft Map

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12443926Q0113+Thunderstruck_CTR_Recommended_Evaluation_Criteria.rtf

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSAINT PAUL, MN, 55108, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service
Office AddressSAINT PAUL, MN, 55108, USA
Contacts
David Easter
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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

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SILVAH v9 Application DevelopmentThis subcontract opportunity with the USDA Forest Service involves the development of the SILVAH v9 application, designed for prime contractors working on agency projects. The primary objective is to translate silvicultural requirements into technical specifications by integrating existing features from versions 7 and 8 into a new v9 architecture. The project requires the use of C++ and database management systems to build essential modules for forest-wide inventory databases, forest stand growth simulation, wildlife attributes reporting, and treatment recommendations. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541511. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 11, 2026. The final deliverable for this engagement is a fully functional SILVAH v9 application that streamlines technical specifications for forest management.
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SILVAH v8 Legacy Code RepairThe SILVAH v8 Legacy Code Repair is a small business set-aside subcontract for the USDA Forest Service. The project focuses on technical debt reduction and bug fixing for prime contractors, specifically targeting the analysis and repair of existing C++ source code for SILVAH version 8. The primary objective is to identify and resolve crashes, performance bottlenecks, and general bugs using development environments and compilers compatible with the legacy v8 system to deliver a stable and documented codebase. This opportunity was posted on October 22, 2026, with a response deadline of November 11, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services. The contract is managed through the Department of Agriculture and requires specialized expertise in legacy C++ development to ensure the continued functionality of the agency's software projects.
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SILVAH software coding
Solicitation # 12760426Q0195
The USDA Forest Service is conducting market research via a sources-sought notice, solicitation number 12760426Q0195, to identify capable sources for software coding services. The project involves repairing the C++ code of SILVAH version 8 and collaborating with scientific staff to develop SILVAH version 9, which will integrate features from both versions 7 and 8. The SILVAH tool is used for silvicultural decision-making in the mid-Atlantic and Central Appalachian regions, providing capabilities such as treatment recommendations, wildlife attributes reporting, forest stand growth simulation, and the development of forest-wide inventory databases. This opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541511. Interested respondents must submit their company identification, UEI, business size status, and a capability statement to Brandon Newland by November 11, 2026. As this is a Request for Information for planning purposes, it does not currently obligate the government to issue a formal solicitation or award a contract. Performance is associated with West Virginia, and the primary point of contact is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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