Pataha Hand NCT
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 (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS), is issuing a Special Notice regarding its intent to award a competitive Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order for Pataha Hand NCT (Mechanical and Hand Thinning). This work will take place within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Umatilla National Forest, and other National Forests within 250 miles of their boundaries, near Baker City, OR. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are requested by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves cutting non-seed orchard tree vegetation within enclosed seed orchards to reduce fire risk and intensity, and to control the spread of undesirable vegetation. Specific tasks include:
- Mowing grass, forb, and woody vegetation smaller than ½ inch ground line diameter.
- Mowing woody debris smaller than 1 inch in maximum diameter.
- Avoiding larger diameter shrubs, rocks, or steep slopes.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Synopsis of Intent to Award)
- Contract Vehicle: BPA Call Order against multiple award schedule BPAs.
- NAICS Code: 115310 Forestry Services
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 5, 2026 (Close of Business)
- Published Date: May 22, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for proposals, and submission of information is purely voluntary. Interested parties should submit:
- Organization's name, address, email, website, telephone number, size, and type of ownership.
- Tailored capability statements addressing organizational and staff capability, including subcontracting or teaming arrangements. Responses will be used by the government to evaluate market capacity, resource availability, project management capabilities, and ability to provide services under a performance-based acquisition vehicle. All responses must be emailed to kevin.flores@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
The government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding and will not provide feedback or evaluations on submissions. Attachments include a Vicinity Map, Unit Map, and SCA WD 2015-559.