US Forest Service Shared Stewardship Workshop Facilitation
ID: 1240BE26Q0009Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEWALLOWA WHITMAN NATIONAL FORESTBAKER CITY, OR, 97814, USA

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

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

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/83c347b712fc4d2b8109a667c8ba6401/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is seeking proposals from small businesses to facilitate Shared Stewardship workshops aimed at enhancing active forest management and strengthening partnerships, in alignment with Executive Order 14225. The contractor will be responsible for managing and facilitating a series of one-day hybrid workshops, initially focused in Region 6, with potential for additional sessions nationwide based on demand and funding. These workshops are crucial for fostering collaboration among federal, state, tribal, and local partners to improve forest health and community resilience. Proposals are due by December 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM PST, with the contract period running from January 5, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Interested parties can contact Andrea J. Pollock at andrea.pollock@usda.gov for further information.

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    Andrea J. Pollock
    andrea.pollock@usda.gov
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    1240BE26Q0009.pdf
    The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is seeking proposals from small businesses for shared stewardship workshop facilitation services. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) aims to enhance active forest management and strengthen partnerships in alignment with Executive Order 14225. The contractor will provide expert facilitation for one-day, hybrid (in-person and virtual) workshops, initially in Region 6, with options for additional regions. Key responsibilities include refining workshop goals, designing a consistent model, providing multimedia support, integrating presentations on stewardship principles and funding, and facilitating partner discussions. The selected contractor must demonstrate expertise in shared stewardship, federal workshops, hybrid event hosting, multi-stakeholder facilitation, and federal partnership mechanisms. The period of performance is from January 5, 2026, to September 30, 2026, with offers due by December 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM PST.
    Amd_0001.pdf
    This amendment to Solicitation No. 1240BE26Q0009 by the USDA Forest Service, effective December 6, 2025, addresses questions and answers related to the USFS Shared Stewardship Workshop Facilitation. The solicitation is for a contractor to provide meeting management, design, and facilitation for hybrid workshops, with an estimated 100-150 participants. The Region 6 workshop is planned for two half-days in late January. The Forest Service will provide content, subject matter experts, and identify participants, while the contractor will manage invitations, registrations, and host virtual sessions on their own platforms. Decisions on optional workshops depend on demand and funding. Key personnel do not require deep subject-matter expertise, as the Forest Service will provide technical instruction. The contractor is responsible for operating AV equipment provided by the venue, and should assume travel costs for optional workshops. Evaluation factors (Past Performance, Key Personnel, Price) will be weighted during review.
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