Umatilla NF Walla Walla Ranger District Mottet Timber Sale Prep

The contract involves the preparation of a timber sale within the Umatilla National Forest’s Walla Walla Ranger District in Washington, with work scheduled to occur between June 1, 2026, and September 1, 2027. The acquisition is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 115310, with performance focused on boundary layout, GPS data collection, marking unit boundaries with paint and tags, reconnaissance, and completion of logging systems worksheets. Contractors must comply with strict environmental and operational guidelines, including adherence to the Forest Service Timber Cruising Handbook, the Unit Layout Specification Guide, and the Virtual Boundary Desk Guide, ensuring all boundaries accurately reflect protected areas such as Riparian Habitat Conservation Areas, ephemeral and intermittent streams, and wildlife habitats. All work must meet specified tolerances, and compliance is verified through on-site inspections by the Government, with a minimum of 25% of each unit distance subject to audit, and failure to meet standards results in mandatory rework. Contractors are required to deploy a minimum of two qualified personnel—such as a forester, layout technician, crew leader, or inspector—for every unqualified worker, with specific educational and experiential qualifications for each role. Substitutions of key personnel are restricted during the first 90 days of performance and require formal approval thereafter. The work involves the use of commercially available USFS Tree Mark Paint, subject to chemical handling standards and storage in locked compartments, and must follow federal hazardous materials regulations. All data must be collected and recorded with 100% accuracy, with physical and electronic documentation conforming to government standards, and no barcoding or electronic invoicing system is specified. The contract uses a firm-fixed-price structure and is evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with evaluation criteria emphasizing technical compliance, risk assessment of boundary segments, crew qualifications, reconnaissance capability, and adherence to a quality control plan. Payment is contingent upon completion of deliverables and compliance with federal labor wage determinations for Washington State, as well as certifications of anti-discrimination practices under AGAR 452.203-71 and whistleblower protections under applicable FAR clauses, including those governing subcontracting, security, and contractor conduct.