ContractSolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Mower Timber Stand Improvement Project

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE 12444826Q0009
Response Deadline
Apr 13, 2026
9 days left
Days Remaining
9
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The USDA Forest Service, through the Monongahela National Forest, is seeking quotes for a small-business-set-aside timber stand improvement removal project to pre-commercially thin dense timber stands. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, supervision, transportation, equipment, and supplies needed to fell trees and leave the cut trees on site to improve the growth and value of the remaining trees. The work is located in Bartow, West Virginia, with maps provided for the project area and roads, and vendors are strongly encouraged to attend the site visit; quotes will be evaluated under lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. Questions are due by April 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET to Gayle Geiger, and quotes are due April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET, with performance scheduled from May 11, 2026 through May 10, 2027.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
115310
Support Activities for Forestry
PSC Code
F014
NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING

Solicitation Documents

4 Files
SCHEDULE OF ITEMS.xlsx
Excel13 KBMar 18, 2026
AI Summary
The provided document, a
map2.pdf
PDF5205 KBMar 18, 2026
AI Summary
The provided document is a map or diagram illustrating a proposed Mower Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) project for Fiscal Year 2026 within a National Forest. The map includes a legend identifying roads and national forest property boundaries, with numerical annotations from 1 to 8, and a '±' symbol, likely indicating specific areas or features related to the TSI project. The primary purpose of this document, within the context of government RFPs or grants, is to outline the scope and location of the planned Mower TSI activities, which are typically aimed at enhancing forest health, productivity, or specific ecological objectives through vegetation management.
map1.pdf
PDF1554 KBMar 18, 2026
AI Summary
The provided file, "MowerTSI_FY26_11102," appears to be a legend or key for a map or plan related to road infrastructure, likely within the context of government RFPs, federal grants, or state/local RFPs. The file lists numerical entries from 1 to 6 and the symbol "±," alongside the term "Roads." This suggests the document is a reference guide for interpreting features on a corresponding map, with numbers potentially indicating specific road segments, classifications, or points of interest. The title "MowerTSI_FY26_11102" could signify a project name, a fiscal year (FY26), and a unique identifier (11102), further supporting its role in governmental planning or procurement processes. The document’s brevity indicates it serves as a supplementary component rather than a standalone informational piece.
Sol_12444826Q0009.pdf
PDF1661 KBMar 18, 2026
AI Summary
This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Timber Stand Improvement Removal services for the USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest. The acquisition, solicitation number 12444826Q0009, is a total small business set-aside with NAICS code 115310 and a size standard of $34. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment for felling trees to pre-commercially thin dense timber stands, leaving cut trees on-site to enhance the growth and value of remaining trees. Key dates include a site visit on April 1, 2026, and an offer due date of April 13, 2026. The period of performance is May 11, 2026, to May 10, 2027. Quotes will be evaluated based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, considering price, technical acceptability, and past performance. The document also includes detailed technical specifications, payment terms, and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and USDA Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses, including anti-discrimination and DEI compliance requirements.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMar 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateApr 28, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Sub-Tier
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 9

Point of Contact

Name
Gayle Geiger

Place of Performance

Bartow, West Virginia, UNITED STATES

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