NORTH ZONE/REGION 5 MECHANICAL MASTICATION
ID: Mechanical_MasticationType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA FOREST SERVICE-SPOC SWWashington, DC, 20250, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER (F099)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1571c245165640eb979f99d53ac81cb7/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is conducting a market survey for mechanical vegetation manipulation services in support of six national forests in California's North Zone/Region 5, including Klamath, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta-Trinity, and Six Rivers National Forests. The objective is to gather information on industry capabilities, expected costs, and timelines for mechanical fuels reduction treatments aimed at improving timber stand health and reducing wildfire risks. These services are critical for maintaining forest ecosystems, enhancing wildlife habitats, and ensuring community safety amidst increasing wildfire threats. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses by January 28, 2025, to Veronica Beck at veronica.beck@usda.gov, with inquiries due by January 21, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    BECK, VERONICA L
    (951) 405-4068
    veronica.beck@usda.gov
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    Schedule of Items.xlsx
    This document outlines a schedule of items with associated pricing for various mechanical and site preparation tasks pertaining to government contracting opportunities. The items listed include mastication, mechanical site preparation, mechanical thinning, small logging operations, and ripping furrows. Each task has an estimated price per unit, indicating a multi-year pricing structure spanning five years. For further specifications, readers are directed to refer to Section 2.2 of the Sources Sought. The purpose of this document is to provide potential contractors with clear pricing information essential for submitting proposals in response to federal and state RFPs. Inclusion of unit pricing in the document assists in budgeting and procurement processes, aiming to promote transparency and competitiveness among bidders within the government contracting framework.
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