Willamette National Forest-Cone Collecting
ID: 1240BK25Q0017Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEWILLAMETTE NATIONAL FORESTSPRINGFIELD, OR, 97477, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER FOREST/RANGE IMPROVEMENTS (NON-CONSTRUCTION) (F018)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/e10224f1eff443b685c89aa44d773612/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service at Willamette National Forest, is seeking qualified small businesses for a contract focused on cone collecting activities in Springfield, Oregon. The procurement aims to support forestry operations by gathering cones, which are essential for reforestation and habitat restoration efforts. This opportunity is set aside for total small business participation, emphasizing the importance of engaging local enterprises in environmental conservation initiatives. Interested parties can reach out to Jared D Machgan at jared.machgan@usda.gov or call 458-212-6064 for further details regarding the contract requirements and submission processes.

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    Jared D Machgan
    (458) 212-6064
    jared.machgan@usda.gov
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