Disaster Brushing - Roadway Vegetation Maintenance

SOL #: 12444026Q0043Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
George Washington/Jefferson National Forest
ROANOKE, VA, 24019, United States

Place of Performance

Blacksburg, VA

NAICS

Landscaping Services (561730)

PSC

Land Treatment Practices Services (Plowing/Clearing, Etc.) (F006)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 23, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

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.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Forest Service, under the Department of Agriculture, is soliciting quotations for Disaster Brushing - Roadway Vegetation Maintenance within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Blacksburg, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price contract to perform vegetation removal services. Quotations are due by April 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires comprehensive roadway vegetation maintenance, including:

  • Removal of vegetation, including trees, from roadway surfaces and roadsides.
  • Adherence to specific vegetation removal requirements based on maintenance levels (4&5, 3, and 2 roads), detailing maximum vegetation height and tree size to remain.
  • Implementation of measures to prevent the spread of weed infestations, including vehicle cleaning and use of approved wash stations.
  • Ensuring cut vegetation is not left within 25 feet of active stream courses.
  • Piling or windrowing of cut vegetation material requires prior review and approval from the Contracting Officer.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Period of Performance: April 15, 2026, to October 15, 2026 (six months from award).
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 237310 (Small Business Size Standard: $45 million)

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotations Due: April 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
  • Submission Method: Email quotes to Marian Feist at marian.feist@usda.gov.
  • Required Submissions: Pricing and the Experience and Qualifications questionnaire.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical approach, price, and past performance.
  • Price Hold: Offerors must agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

Key Documents & Attachments

  • Solicitation Number: 12444026Q0043
  • Statement of Work (SOW): Attachment 2
  • Road List and GPS Locations: Attachment 3
  • Wage Determination: Attachment 4 (available from SAM.gov)
  • Schedule of Items: Attachment 5
  • Experience and Qualifications Questionnaire: Attachment 6

People

Points of Contact

Marian FeistPRIMARY
marian.feist@usda.gov

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