Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against Mississippi Vegetation Management Services BPA's
ID: 12444225Q0006Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUS

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/d8255e0d793041f58eb7edf1bffb483d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service intends to award a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order for Vegetation Management Services at the Desoto Ranger District in Wiggins, Mississippi. This procurement is focused on providing mechanical site preparation services to facilitate the planting of Longleaf Seedlings, which are crucial for ecosystem restoration and management in the region. The opportunity is restricted to companies previously approved for call orders under the Mississippi Vegetation Management Services BPA, and it is important to note that this notice does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact John Camacho at john.camacho@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    John Camacho
    john.camacho@usda.gov
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