Ottawa NF Sasquatch Timber Mark and Cruise
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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 USDA Forest Service is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Timber Marking and Cruising Services in the Sasquatch sale area of the Ottawa National Forest, Watersmeet, MI. This is a non-personal services BPA call order, exclusively for Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by June 18, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves marking and cruising approximately 689 acres of Northern Hardwoods & Aspen forest types. Services include timber marking and volume estimation. The work is divided into two main types: Hardwood Single-Tree Selection (uneven-age) for approximately 595 acres across multiple Payment Units, and Clearcut/Removal Cut (where all trees are counted) for approximately 94 acres. The Sample Tree Cruising Method (STR) applies to all Payment Units. Specific marking instructions are detailed in Attachments 01 (Sasquatch Statement of Work) and 03 (Sasquatch Section C). Adherence to the Timber Theft Prevention Plan (Attachment 04) is mandatory. Government-furnished property includes tree marking paint, R9 Timber Sale Cruise Tally Card & Instructions Sheet, and marking guides.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price BPA Call Order
- Period of Performance: Upon award through November 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: F099 - Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services
- Place of Performance: Watersmeet, MI 49969, United States
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: June 18, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time.
- Submission Requirements: A completed Standard Form 18, Schedule of Items, and responses to technical (non-price) evaluation criteria.
- Evaluation Factors: Past Performance, Price, and Technical (non-price) factors.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the quoter(s) representing the best value to the Government, with the right to make price/technical trade-offs.
- Key Update: Bidders must ensure compliance with the newly added FAR clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)".
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Cynthia Horwitz, cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov