Green Mountain National Forest Reforestation Site Preparation
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for Reforestation Site Preparation services within the Green Mountain National Forest, Rochester, VT, for Fiscal Year 2026. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Solicitation Number 12445026Q0024, replacing a previous solicitation. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 21, 2026, at 1700 ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires contractors to perform reforestation site preparation, primarily involving natural regeneration (tree felling) and associated slash disposal work. Key requirements include:
- Furnishing all necessary tools, labor, equipment, and supervision.
- Adhering to specific felling specifications, such as leaving trees over 8.0 inches DBH (unless specified), preserving snags (unless for safety), and protecting specific species (apple, oak, butternut).
- Ensuring stumps do not exceed 12 inches in height (or 4 inches above obstacles) and sprouts are cut close to the ground.
- Performing slash disposal, including removal from roads, ditches, and trails, and lopping/scattering within 25 feet of sensitive areas to a height of no more than 2 feet.
- Supplemental specifications for Item 0001 involve cutting all cut trees and reserving undamaged, healthy softwood and hardwood trees.
- Timing restrictions are in place for specific items (0001AR, 0001AS, 0001AT), prohibiting cutting between April 1st and July 31st to protect the Northern Long Eared Bat.
- Multiple attached maps (e.g.,
FY26GMFLSitePreparationMap_0001AU.pdf,FY26GMFLVicinityMap.pdf) detail the precise geographical locations, boundaries, access routes, and terrain for various site preparation subitems across areas like Roaring Brook, Grout, Swans Mill, Camp 5, Little Wilcox, and Mad Tom OSR. TheSCHEDULE OF ITEMS.xlsxlists these sites with quantities in acres for pricing.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry-Fuels Management Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million
- The government intends to make one award but reserves the right to make multiple awards for different line items if it results in the best value.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 21, 2026, at 1700 ET.
- Submit Quotes To: Jocelyn.Hayes@usda.gov. Vendors must confirm receipt.
- Questions Due: May 11, 2026, at 1800 ET, submitted via email to James Donahey at james.donahey@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability: Rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on a sound and compliant approach, written work plan, adherence to SOW, quality control plan, and key personnel qualifications.
- Past Performance: Evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.
- Period for Acceptance of Offers: 90 calendar days from the receipt date.
Place of Performance
Green Mountain National Forest, Rochester, VT 05767, United States.
Primary Contact
Jocelyn Hayes, Purchasing Agent, Jocelyn.Hayes@usda.gov, Phone: 912-581-0620.