Deschutes NF, BFR-SIS Reforestation, Grubbing, Caging, Netting Call Order
ID: 1240BE25Q0015Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEDESCHUTES NATIONAL FORESTBEND, OR, 97701, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST TREE PLANTING (F005)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/0ff9be7de27647439d7e574be2bc0310/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service at the Deschutes National Forest, is seeking qualified small businesses to participate in a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call order for the BFR-SIS Reforestation project. This initiative involves essential services for forest restoration, including conifer tree planting, grubbing of live vegetation around seedlings, and optional installation of protective measures for the seedlings across an area of up to 243 acres. The project is critical for environmental restoration and management within the forested area, adhering to federal guidelines. Interested parties can contact Annie Stanbro at andrea.pollock@usda.gov or by phone at 458-200-5265, with the anticipated award date set for March 25, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Annie Stanbro
    (458) 200-5265
    andrea.pollock@usda.gov
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    BPA Synopsis Notice.pdf
    The Deschutes National Forest has issued an informational notice regarding a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call request, targeting the BFR-SIS Reforestation project. The solicitation (#1240BE25Q0015) is intended for current BPA holders to provide services essential for forest restoration, including conifer tree planting, grubbing of live vegetation around seedlings, and optional installation of protective measures for the seedlings. This project covers an area of up to 243 acres, with specific tasks allocated for planting, vegetation management, and netting installation across designated plots within the forest. The performance of the contract will take place in the Deschutes National Forest, with an anticipated award date of March 25, 2025. The notice highlights the competitive nature of the solicitation and aims to ensure efficient procurement while adhering to federal guidelines for environmental restoration and management within the forested area. The overall NAICS code for this initiative is 115310, which corresponds to Support Activities for Forestry.
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