Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA Holders ONLY Ottawa NF Longhorn 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 on the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan. This opportunity is specifically for Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders ONLY. The services are for the Longhorn Timber Sale area, covering approximately 730 acres. Quotations are due May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for non-personal services involving timber marking and volume estimation within Payment Units 1-18 of the Longhorn Timber Sale (#10142). The work focuses on Northern Hardwoods forest types, utilizing "Hardwood Selection, Improvement, Thinning (Marking & Cruising)" and "Sample Tree Cruising Method (STR)". Government-furnished blue marking paint will be issued by appointment. Virtual boundaries will be used, with exterior payment unit boundaries marked by orange paint; no stump marks are required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Estimated start date is Date of Award, with completion by November 9, 2026.
- Estimated Gross Sale Value: Approximately $292,558.45.
- Set-Aside: The solicitation is not a small business set-aside.
- Product/Service Code: F099 (Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services)
- Place of Performance: Ontonagon, MI (Ottawa National Forest)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov, including "Solicitation No. 12363N26Q4129" in the subject line.
- Required Documents: Completed SF-18 Request for Quotations form, completed Schedule of Items, and a response to technical (non-price) evaluation criteria.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a best value determination, considering technical factors (including Contract Time and Schedule) and price. Past performance will also be evaluated.
Notes
This is a call order announcement open only to Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders. The government is not committed to pay costs incurred in preparing submissions. Applicable Clause: FAR 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026).