Willamette NF, 2026 Middle Fork Spring and Fall Tree Planting

The Willamette National Forest 2026 Middle Fork Spring and Fall Tree Planting contract, solicitation 1240BE26Q0018, is a firm fixed price purchase order set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 115310. The project involves the planting of approximately 860,635 government-furnished tree seedlings across various units, including Fall Creek and Armet, with a performance period extending through December 11, 2026. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, and logistics to ensure seedling survival and growth in hazardous terrain, including slopes exceeding 90 percent. Key deliverables include the submission of a Quality Control Plan and a detailed Safety Plan addressing remote operations and environmental hazards. Performance is governed by strict quality standards, requiring a minimum 90 percent planting quality for full payment and an 80 percent threshold for acceptance. Quality is verified through government-conducted plot inspections evaluating planting depth, stem position, and root condition. Contractors must comply with Oregon BOLI and MSPA licensing requirements and adhere to Wage Determination No. 1977-0079 for forestry services. Administration is managed by Contracting Officer Paula Winningham and COR Gary Jackson, with all invoicing processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform.