Dew Creek Sale Preparation Texas National Forest and Grasslands
ID: 12363N26Q4010Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCHWashington, DC, 202501138, 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/workspace/contract/opp/c5db445410b2470ea393f4def7376cab/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the Dew Creek Sale Preparation project in the Sam Houston National Forest, Texas. The contract involves providing layout, mapping, cut tree marking, and cruising services, with a performance period from December 15, 2025, to May 15, 2026. These services are crucial for effective forest management and conservation efforts, ensuring proper marking and assessment of timber resources. Interested contractors must be SAM-registered, hold Region 8 Qualified Cruiser Certification, and comply with specific regulations, including worker protections. For further details, contact Thomas Tran at thomas.tran2@usda.gov.

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    Thomas Tran
    thomas.tran2@usda.gov
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    12363N26Q4010 RFQ--.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service is issuing Request for Quote #12363N26Q4010 for Dew Creek Sale Preparation on the Sam Houston National Forest. The firm-fixed-price contract, awarded based on best value, requires layout, mapping, cut tree marking, and cruising services from December 15, 2025, to May 15, 2026. Contractors must be SAM-registered, possess Region 8 Qualified Cruiser Certification, and adhere to specific standards for boundary marking, mapping using GPS with Two Trails software, and timber cruising with FSCruiser. Evaluation factors prioritize past performance, experience/qualifications, equipment, and price. Strict compliance with MSPA and H-2B worker regulations, including certifications for Farm Labor Contractors and provisions for worker protection, transportation, and housing, is mandatory. Accountability for government-furnished tracer paint is critical, with severe penalties for loss or theft.
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