Ottawa NF Bobcat Mark and Cruise
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 quotations for non-personal services for timber marking and volume estimation in the Bobcat sale area of the Ottawa National Forest, Michigan. This is a BPA call order open ONLY to Region 9 timber mark and cruise BPA holders. Offers from vendors without an existing BPA will not be considered. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves timber marking and volume estimation across approximately 554 acres, encompassing various payment units such as Hardwood Single-Tree Selection, Thinning Single-Tree Selection, and Clearcut/Removal Cut areas. Key requirements include marking trees for removal, maintaining optimal growing stock, adhering to specific silvicultural prescriptions, and complying with the Ottawa National Forest's Timber Theft Prevention Plan (TTPP). Contractors must also provide GPS locations for sample trees. The Government will furnish tree marking paint, tally cards, and marking guides.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (BPA Call Order)
- Period of Performance: Award through November 30, 2026
- Estimated Sale Value: $140,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
- Published: May 8, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This solicitation is exclusively for Region 9 timber mark and cruise BPA holders. Submissions must include Standard Form 18, the Schedule of Items, and responses to technical (non-price) evaluation criteria. Amendment 1 added FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)," which bidders must now consider.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the quoter representing the best value to the Government, based on an evaluation of Past Performance, Price, and Technical (non-price) factors, including Contract Time and Schedule.