2026 LaGrande Planting Project II-Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, LaGrande Ranger District
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest R6, is soliciting proposals for the 2026 LaGrande Planting Project II on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, LaGrande Ranger District in La Grande, OR. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation is for planting government-furnished deciduous seedlings and related services. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This contract requires services for planting government-furnished deciduous seedlings, along with providing all necessary labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals. Specific planting tasks include:
- Item 1.1: Hand planting 9,000 deciduous seedlings (2'x2' scalp, 6' apart) in the Upper Fly Creek area, within 300' of the stream corridor, from March 16, 2026, to April 30, 2026.
- Item 1.2: Hand planting 1,200 deciduous seedlings under similar conditions from October 13, 2026, to October 30, 2026.
- Item 1.3: Planting 5,000 1-gallon potted seedlings (2'x2' scalp, hand dug or augured holes, 6' apart) in the Upper Fly Creek area from October 13, 2026, to October 30, 2026.
- Item 1.4 (Optional): Planting an additional 2,500 1-gallon potted seedlings under the same conditions and timeframe as Item 1.3.
A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) is attached to the solicitation. A map illustrating the planting areas (Upper Fly Planting areas) is also provided, which is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical context and access routes.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: March 15, 2026, to November 15, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: F014 (Tree Thinning Services)
- Place of Performance: La Grande, OR
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 20, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Questions Due: November 15, 2025, 12:00 PM Pacific Time. Submit questions via email to Jon.Smith@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government. Evaluation factors include relevant past performance, technical experience and proposal, and price. Past performance and technical experience/proposal will be considered equal to price.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from the offer due date.
Additional Notes
Early deliveries will be accepted, with final delivery required by November 13, 2026. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if deemed in its best interest.