Pisgah NF Nantahala Pisgah Zone 2 Timber Disposal North Carolina
ID: 12363N24Q4324Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCHWashington, DC, 202501138, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (F999)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/8512a35c52c745e594a0e625f4f6e053/view
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified vendors for a timber disposal contract at the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina. This procurement involves a firm fixed-price contract for the disposal of approximately 1,201 tons of timber in Zone 2 of the Nantahala Pisgah National Forest, with a performance period from November 15, 2024, to November 14, 2026. The initiative is crucial for effective forest management and aims to enhance environmental services while promoting small business participation through a total small business set-aside. Interested vendors must submit their proposals, including technical capability, past performance, and pricing, by September 23, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Cynthia Horwitz at cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov.

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    cynthia horwitz
    cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov
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    RFQ 12363N24Q4324 Pisgah NF Nantahala Pisgah Zone 2 Timber Disposal.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service has issued Request for Quote #12363N24Q4324 for timber disposal services at Pisgah National Forest. This procurement is under a firm fixed-price contract, with a performance period from November 15, 2024, to November 14, 2026. The service aims to support the disposal of approximately 1,201 tons of timber. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are required to submit proposals detailing technical capability, past performance, and pricing by September 23, 2024. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, relevancy of past performance within the last three years, and price competitiveness. The contract prioritizes the best value to the government, with price being a primary factor. Offerors must provide detailed proposals highlighting their capacity to manage the services effectively, a history of relevant completed projects, and a complete pricing schedule. Contracting officer’s representative, Cynthia Horwitz, is the point of contact for all inquiries. This document encapsulates the Forest Service's commitment to enhancing forest management while fostering small business participation through this public procurement opportunity.
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