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Vegetation/Timber Mgmt IDIQ

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AG-4283-S-17-0001Federal

Submission Closed08/01/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 115310

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Restoration Supplies ProviderThe Restoration Supplies Provider subcontract involves the procurement and delivery of essential materials and consumables for prime contractors working on USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration projects. The scope of work includes providing project-specific items such as restoration seed mixes, marking paint, and hand tools, all of which must adhere to the definitions of supplies outlined in 2 CFR 200.1. The selected provider is responsible for delivering these materials directly to the designated project sites. Managed by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service under NAICS code 115310, this opportunity was posted on October 28, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of January 26, 2027.

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Hazardous Fuels Reduction ServicesThis subcontract for Hazardous Fuels Reduction Services involves performing vegetation treatment for prime contractors on USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration projects. The primary objective is to reduce fuel loads through vegetation thinning and the implementation of prescribed burns, utilizing specialized equipment such as chainsaws, masticators, and ignition tools. The ultimate deliverable is the completion of treated acreage where hazardous fuels have been successfully reduced. Qualified personnel must hold Prescribed Burn certifications and strictly adhere to all Forest Service wildland fire safety standards. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 115310 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties should note the response deadline of January 26, 2027.

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Secure Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Supply and OperationThis subcontract involves the supply and operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for prime contractors supporting USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration projects. The selected provider is responsible for collecting positional, audio, and video data using hardware that strictly adheres to Section 1829 and OMB M-26-02 security requirements. To ensure data integrity and security, the contractor must comply with NIST SP 800-63-4, NIST SP 1800-5, and FIPS 199 standards, specifically implementing encryption at rest and remote wipe capabilities. The final deliverables include the secure transmission of aerial data and the provision of compliant UAS hardware.

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Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes

Solicitation # USDA-FS-2026-LSR-TRIBAL

The Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes, solicitation USDA-FS-2026-LSR-TRIBAL, is a competitive funding opportunity administered by the USDA Forest Service. The program supports collaborative, science-based forest restoration projects on rural non-industrial private forest land, rural state or local government forest land, and Indian trust or fee lands. Projects must align with a science-based restoration strategy, such as a Tribal Forest Plan, and focus on reducing wildfire risk, improving fish and wildlife habitats, maintaining water quality, or mitigating invasive plants, insects, and disease. Total program funding is 1.26 million dollars, with individual awards ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 dollars. A mandatory 1:1 non-Federal cost-share match is required for all grant recipients. Applications must be submitted via email to [email hidden] by January 26, 2027. Required documentation includes a project narrative limited to five pages, a detailed budget spreadsheet, and a valid Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov. Projects involving equipment purchases must submit form FS 1500-34, and all applicants must undergo a risk assessment and submit a financial capability questionnaire prior to award. The evaluation process is based on a 100-point scale focusing on deliverables, goals, strategy integration, and sustainability. Awarded projects must be completed within three years, with possible extensions up to five years. Performance is measured by quantitative outcomes in hazardous fuels management, invasive plant treatment, or insect and disease management.

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Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Non-Federal Lands

Solicitation # USDA-FS-2026-LSR

The Forest Service is offering the Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grant Program for Non-Federal Lands under solicitation USDA-FS-2026-LSR to support collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. The program focuses on reducing wildfire risk, improving fish and wildlife habitats, maintaining water quality and watershed function, and mitigating invasive plants, insects, and disease. Eligible projects must be conducted on rural non-industrial private forest land or rural state and local government forest land, where rural is defined as areas outside Census places with more than 50,000 people. All applications, except those from federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations, require sponsorship from the relevant State Forester. Funding is provided through a competitive process with a total program funding of 11,340,000 dollars and an expected 30 awards. Individual awards range from a minimum of 100,000 dollars to a maximum of 300,000 dollars for single-state projects and 600,000 dollars for multi-state projects. A 1:1 non-federal cost share match is required. The period of performance is three years, with a possible two-year extension, not to exceed five years in total. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a Unique Entity Identifier. Awards are determined by a ranked project list based on a 100-point scoring system, evaluating factors such as goals and objectives, integration with State Forest Action Plans, cross-boundary collaboration, and sustainability of outcomes. Before awarding funds, the Forest Service conducts a risk assessment based on financial stability and performance history, requiring the submission of a Financial Capability Questionnaire. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by January 26, 2027.

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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.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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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.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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

Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for four Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) contracts in the 21 Mile area. The project encompasses a total of 120.1 acres divided into four units: Unit A (56.3 acres), Unit B (38.4 acres), Unit C (41.5 acres), and Unit D (40.2 acres). The scope of work requires contractors to identify high-quality crop trees and remove competing trees and shrubs according to specific thinning standards, including maintaining stump heights under 5 inches and clearing slash from roadways and streams. Bids must be submitted physically via the locked drop-off box at the San Poil Forestry Office by 4:00 PM on October 29, 2026; electronic submissions are not accepted. To be considered, offerors must provide a comprehensive bid packet including a detailed work plan, contractor liability insurance, sam.gov verification, and TERO compliance and utilization forms. Evaluation is based on technical qualifications, price reasonableness, and responsibility, with a strong emphasis on Indian preference in contracting and subcontracting. Payment is issued per accepted acre, with 20% of each payment withheld until final approval. Contractors must adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and are encouraged to maintain a valid Trader License and TERO Title ID certification to avoid associated fees.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest, McAllister Creek PCT Highway 21 Blocks 2027

Solicitation # McAllister-Creek-PCT-Highway-21-Blocks-2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forest Development, is soliciting bids for pre-commercial thinning services across two units in the McAllister Creek logging area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The project encompasses a total of 23.77 acres, specifically Unit 313-040 (10.33 acres) and Unit 313-035 (13.44 acres). The scope of work requires the contractor to identify and maintain desirable crop trees by removing competing trees and shrubs, including brush and hardwoods within a four-foot radius of leave trees. Performance standards include strict stump height limits of less than five inches, a maximum slash height of 24 inches, and specific bucking requirements for Ponderosa pine cut between January 1st and July 31st. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled McAllister Creek PCT 2027 by 4:00pm on November 17, 2026. A complete bid package must include a bid sheet, bid evaluation form, contractor's work plan, TERO compliance and utilization form, and a certification regarding debarment, suspension, and responsibility. Payment is based on a bid price per acre for accepted acreage, with 20 percent of each payment held back until final acceptance. Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance and adhere to TERO Title X compliance and TOSHA safety regulations. The project is aligned with the FY2026 period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and maintains an Indian preference policy for all products and supplies.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Silviculture Planting ServicesThis subcontract for Silviculture Planting Services involves performing tree planting for prime contractors on BC Timber Sales Branch projects within the 100 Mile House TSA. The scope of work includes the planting of up to 2,821,016 units consisting of mixed species and wildfire replanting stock, with a requirement that installed seedlings meet a minimum quality standard of 85 percent. The selected provider must maintain SAFE company certification and ensure full compliance with the BCTS Environmental Management System, including adherence to the BCTS Training Matrix and EMS Tailgate Training. This project is managed by the Province of British Columbia and is categorized under NAICS code 115310.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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PL28TEM666 - Spring Tree Planting - 100 Mile House TSA

Solicitation # PL28TEM666

Solicitation PL28TEM666 is issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia for spring tree planting services within the 100 Mile House TSA. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to plant up to an estimated maximum of 2,821,016 units. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced compliant tender, with a verification process to ensure mathematical accuracy of the total bid price and a random draw to resolve any ties. Compliance requires bidders to provide two references from the last four years verifying experience in mixed species planting and to maintain SAFE company certification. A valid Tax Verification Letter is required for contracts valued at or above 100,000 CAD. The contractor must adhere to a strict Environmental Management System, which includes maintaining an Environmental Emergency Response Plan, following the BCTS training matrix, and notifying the Ministry Representative of supervising personnel before starting work. Performance is monitored through the Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System, with a minimum acceptable quality standard of 85 percent. Any contiguous area larger than one tenth of a hectare falling below this threshold may be declared unsatisfactory and subject to remediation or re-work. Payment is processed via written statements of account with a typical turnaround of 30 to 60 days, though the Province will retain a 10 percent holdback for 40 calendar days following the completion or termination of services.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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Timber Harvesting (Clearcut)This subcontract involves the clearcut harvesting and removal of merchantable forest products on an 81-acre tract for the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The scope of work requires the felling, skidding, and loading of approximately 8,200 tons of pine and 1,500 tons of hardwood utilizing feller bunchers and skidders. To ensure operational quality and compliance, the contractor must employ at least one crew member who has graduated from the South Carolina Timber Operations Professional Program. All activities must strictly adhere to SCFC Best Management Practices, SFI, and ATFS standards to ensure environmental and professional compliance. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and focuses on the complete removal of timber from the designated site.

South Carolina Forestry Commission

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AI Contract Overview

The Vegetation/Timber Management IDIQ contract, solicitation number AG-4283-S-17-0001, was issued by the USDA Forest Service for the National Forests in Florida. This five-year agreement covers a wide range of forestry services across all districts, including tree planting, herbicide application, mechanical treatments, mowing, chopping, and inventory services. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle, utilizing a Task Order Ordering Guide to issue competitive firm-fixed-price task orders based on best value, considering price, timeframe, and past performance. To ensure high quality and standardization, the contract includes a comprehensive Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and detailed technical attachments for data collection and inspection. These requirements encompass specific methodologies for variable radius plot procedures, common stand examinations, and the use of standardized forms for tree and plot data. Contractors must adhere to strict sampling and tallying processes to determine payment and deductions, particularly regarding seedling density and quality. Additionally, all work must comply with the Department of Labor Wage Determination 1974-1311 Revision 45, which mandates specific hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for forestry and land management occupations throughout Florida.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → National Forests In Florida

Contract Value

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

FL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Chestnut Ridge Forestry

Award Issued Date

08/01/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Amendment 0001 - AG-4283-S-17-0001 Vegetation/Timber Management

amendment

High

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation AG-4283-S-17-0001

amendment

High

Attachment B1: Sample Common Stand Exam Inspection Form

specifications

High

Attachment D Example Plot Data Form

sow

High

Attachment E: Example Tree Data Form

specifications

High

Attachment F: Variable Radius Plot Procedures

sow

High

Solicitation AG-4283-S-17-0001 Attachment A: Inspection Block Instructions

specifications

High

Solicitation AG-4283-S-17-0001 Attachment C: Example Setting Form

specifications

High

Solicitation AG-4283-S-17-0001: NF in FL Vegetation/Timber Management

rfp

High

Solicitation AG-4283-S-17-0001 - Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

qasp

High

Solicitation AG-4283-S-17-0001 - Task Order Ordering Guide

specifications

High

Solicitation AG-4283-S-17-0001: Vegetation/Timber Management (NF in FL)

rfp

High

Wage Determination 1974-1311 Revision 45 for Forestry and Land Management Services

wage-determination

High

Attachment B2 Common Stand Exam Inspection Form

other

Low

Attachment B3: Common Stand Exam Inspection Form

inspection-form

Low

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 31

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedNov 15

The notice description changed.

AwardedAug 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/01/2017, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → National Forests In Florida

Contacts1 person available

OfficeTALLAHASSEE, FL, 32303, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → National Forests In Florida

Office AddressTALLAHASSEE, FL, 32303, USA

Contacts

Laurie K Mahalla

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) AG-4283-S-17-0001. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFP are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-89 and are available in full text through Internet access at http:://acquisition.gov/far. The National Forests in FLorida including Apalachicola NF, Osceola NF, and Ocala NF have a requirement for vegetation/timber management services as further detailed in the Schedule of Items and Performance Work Statement (PWS). Is is anticipated that multiple indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) taask order contracts will be awarded. The United States Forest Service encourages the participation of small, disadvantaged, service disabled veteran, and women owned business enterprises. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115310 and the small business standards is $7.5 million. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All responsible, qualified small businessed may submit an offer which will be considered by the Forest Service. Proposals are due for this combined synopsis/solicitation on December 9, 2016 at 3:00 pm ET and shall be submitted electronically by the specified time to contact@example.gov. Offers shall be submitted on the SF 1449 and conform to the requirements noted in the solicitation documents. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the email address noted above by November 11, 2016. Award will be made on the basis of best value to the Government as detailed in the solicitation documents. Offerors must be registered at the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award.