Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against Reforestation/NNIS on the Francis-Marion & Sumter National Forests and the Savannah River Site {SRS) in South Carolina
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS), has issued a Notice of Intent to award a competitive Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order for Reforestation and Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS) services at the Savannah River Site (SRS) in South Carolina. This effort aims to control invasive plant species and hardwoods that threaten forest health and hinder recovery efforts. This notice is for informational purposes only; no proposals or responses are requested.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will be responsible for:
- Invasive Species Control: Applying selective herbicide treatments (foliar, basal bark, hack-and-squirt, cut-stump) to control non-native invasive plants and native invasive hardwoods.
- Comprehensive Services: Providing all necessary labor, equipment, herbicide materials, safety measures, training, documentation, and transportation. This includes an enclosed, insulated cargo trailer.
- Additional Tasks: May include chemical and mechanical site preparation, tree planting, manual/mechanized timber stand improvement, invasive plant treatments, hemlock woolly adelgid insecticide application, pre-commercial thinning, and mastication.
- Compliance: Adherence to stringent environmental protections, worker safety protocols, and technical performance standards.
- Site-Specific Requirements: Due to the Savannah River Site's restricted access, all personnel must comply with specific requirements outlined in Attachment 3, Special Contract Requirements.
Contract Details
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Competitive BPA Call Order (under existing multiple-award BPAs).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Place of Performance: Savannah River Site (SRS), Huger, SC.
- Product/Service Code: F099 - Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services.
- Agency: USDA, Forest Service.
- Published Date: March 30, 2026.
- Response Date: April 13, 2026 (Note: This is a system-generated date for the notice, but the description explicitly states "No proposals or responses are requested").
Important Note
This is a Special Notice announcing the Government's intent and is not a solicitation. The Government will not provide feedback regarding this notice.