EGLIN AFB - Titi Wilderness Timber Sale

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map detailing the "Titi Wilderness Sale (553ac)". It visually represents different land areas within the sale, indicating their designation and acreage.

• Clearcut (Slash Pine Plantation): Marked in blue, representing an area of 54 acres designated as 20P33.
• Sand Pine Only (Natural Area): Marked in orange, representing areas designated as 25N05A (195 acres) and 25N05B (304 acres).
• Roads and Boundaries: Various roads (e.g., 531W, 531E, 533, 207, 211, FL285) and internal boundaries are depicted with dashed lines.
• Scale and Orientation: Includes a scale bar for distance measurement and a compass rose for directional orientation.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout and composition of the Titi Wilderness Sale area. It helps in visualizing the specific tracts of land, their sizes, and their current state (clearcut plantation vs. natural sand pine areas), which is essential for assessing the scope of work, planning operations, and preparing accurate bids.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for non-personal services to harvest approximately 10,434 tons of pine timber from 553 acres at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis, with the winning offeror paying 100% of the offer price at the start of the contract.

• Harvest 553 acres of pine timber.

• Provide all management, tools, supplies, transportation, equipment, and labor necessary for the timber harvest.

• Adhere to the attached Statement of Work dated January 2026.

• Comply with damage requirements for timber sales, including liquidated damages for specific violations.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: 12 months from the effective date of the sale.

• Payment: Lump-sum, 100% of the offer price at the start of the contract.

• Offer Due Date: February 19, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.

• Method of Solicitation: Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability. Technical and past performance are significantly less important than cost or price.

• The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. FAR 52.212-3 is attached.

• Attachments include: Titi Wilderness SOW (11 pages), Titi Wilderness Map (1 page), and Titi Wilderness Vicinity Map (1 page).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a vicinity map that shows the general geographic location of the "Timber Sale" area in relation to surrounding towns, roads, and geographical features. It is intended to provide bidders with a visual understanding of the sale's location.

• The map displays major roads (e.g., Highway 90, Highway 2, Highway 85, Highway 285, Highway 123).
• It highlights nearby cities and communities such as Crestview, Niceville, Valparaiso, Destin, Mossy Head, and De Funiak Springs.
• Key landmarks like Eglin Air Force Base and the Lafayette Creek Wildlife Management Area are indicated.
• A specific area is labeled "Timber Sale" with an arrow pointing to its approximate location.
• A scale bar (0 to 10 Miles) and a compass rose are included for reference.

This map helps bidders visualize the logistical context of the timber sale, including accessibility via roads and proximity to populated areas. It aids in understanding the operational environment and planning for site visits or operations related to the timber sale opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for timber removal services at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, specifically for the Titi Wilderness Timber Sale.

• The contractor shall manage, supply, and execute the harvesting of all designated merchantable Sand pine and Slash pine trees within three specified harvest units (25NO5A, 25NO5B, and 20P33).

• The sale encompasses approximately 553 acres and an estimated 10,434 tons of pine timber.

• Timber will be sold on a lump-sum basis, with full payment due at the start of the contract.

• Key tasks include cutting and removing designated trees, minimizing damage to residual trees, and adhering to Florida Best Management Practices (BMP's) for silviculture.

• Specific requirements include proper disposal of logging debris, pre-approval of loading deck locations, and immediate removal of lodged trees.

• Stumps must be cut low to the ground (no higher than 6 inches).

• Removal reports must be submitted on time with 98% accuracy.

• Payments are expected on time with the required amount (98% threshold).

• Utilization and removal of trees must meet standards (98% threshold).

• Compliance with designated removal requirements is 100%.

• Protection of endangered species/habitats is 100%.

• The harvest units must be completed within 365 days of contract signing.

• The sale area is located in Okaloosa County on Eglin AFB, Florida.

• Compliance with Florida BMP's for water quality.

• Protection of Red Cockaded Woodpecker cavity trees and designated buffer zones.

• Avoidance of Okaloosa Darter streams and implementation of erosion control measures.

• Adherence to safety regulations (OSHA, AFOSH) and awareness of hazardous conditions (unexploded ordnance).

• Protection of cultural sites.

• Communication with the Contracting Officer's Representative and JTTOCC is mandatory.

• A pre-performance briefing is required, including a list of haul vehicles, proof of insurance, and stump-age payment/performance bond.

• Contractor must provide a mobile telephone for each work crew.