Malheur NF Tree Planting

SOL #: 1240BK26R0003Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 1
PORTLAND, OR, 97205, United States

Place of Performance

John Day, OR

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Forest Tree Planting Services (F005)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 2, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 2, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Tree Planting Services on the Malheur National Forest in John Day, OR, specifically within the Blue Mountain and Emigrant Creek Ranger Districts. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies for planting Government-furnished coniferous tree seedlings. The primary goal is to reforest approximately 5,000 acres, with an option for an additional 319 acres, in areas impacted by high-severity fires in 2024. Amendment 0001 extended the proposal deadline to April 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will perform hoedad planting of coniferous tree seedlings across the Blue Mountain and Emigrant Creek Ranger Districts. The work period is generally between April 1, 2026, and June 30, 2026. Seedlings will be a mixture of bareroot and container stock (approx. 10% container). Key responsibilities include strict seedling handling (maintaining 33-38°F during transport, below 45°F in bags), proper planting techniques (e.g., microsite planting, 24" scalps for Sand and Rail Ridge units), and adherence to a 90% planting quality standard. Charges apply for wasted Government-furnished seedlings.

Contract Details & Submission

This is a Firm-Fixed Price, Requirements contract. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to kevin.flores@usda.gov. Submissions require three separate attachments: Technical Capability (Word/PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (Excel).

Evaluation Factors

Award will be made to the offeror providing the most advantageous quote, based on:

  • Past Performance: Recency, relevancy, and quality.
  • Experience: Similar nature and scope in comparable geographical conditions.
  • Technical Approach: Key personnel, crews, vehicles, equipment, production rates, and estimated days.
  • Price.

Key Requirements & Standards

Contractors must develop a written job-specific Safety Plan and a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Government Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) details inspection procedures, including plot installation and quality calculation. Specific exhibits provide visual guidance on planting techniques (hoe, shovel), correct/incorrect seedling placement, root measurement, weather guidelines for planting (e.g., maximum wind velocity based on temperature), and site preparation (scalping, micrositing). A Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) identifies potential risks such as aggressive animals, hypothermia, tool use, and hazards in wildfire-burned areas, outlining abatement actions and PPE. Fire protection and suppression requirements are in effect from April 1 to October 31, requiring a fire plan and compliance with Industrial Fire Precaution Levels (IFPLs).

Important Notes

Amendment 0001 extended the response deadline and incorporated a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS Rev.2). Offerors must acknowledge this amendment. A U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD_77-0079_Rev.81) specifies minimum hourly wage rates and benefits for forestry and logging services in Oregon, which bidders must comply with. Site visits are not scheduled but encouraged at the offeror's expense.

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