F--HAFE FY26 HAZARD TREE MITIGATION
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
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 National Park Service (NPS), through its Washington Contracting Office, is soliciting quotes for Hazard Tree Mitigation services at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks a contractor to provide full spectrum tree care operations and woody debris removal. Quotes are due June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, barricades, signs, traffic control, and equipment for safe, full spectrum tree care operations and woody debris removal. This includes tree assessment and tagging along trails, roads, and park boundaries within Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Specific treatment recommendations (PRUNE/REMOVE) for various locations like Potoma Wayside, Maryland Heights, Appalachian Trail, and Bolivar Heights are detailed in Attachment 2 (Maps) and Attachment 1 (Tree Data Spreadsheet).
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 13.
- Period of Performance: September 14, 2026, to March 26, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 561730, Landscaping Services).
- Wage Determination: Service Contract Act Wage Determination No. 2015-4285 (Rev. 35) for Jefferson County, WV, applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability will be assessed based on proof of valid arborist certification and a project narrative demonstrating the company's ability to meet the statement of work.
- Eligibility: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Actions
- Pre-Proposal Site Visit: May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Meet Eric Kelley at the Bolivar Heights Trailhead. Self-guided visits are also encouraged.
- Requests for Information (RFIs)/Questions Due: May 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST. Submit questions via email to brian.thornton@nps.gov.
- Quote Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026, by 2:00 PM EDT. Submit to brian.thornton@nps.gov.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Brian Thornton at brian_thornton@nps.gov or 240-220-8104.