Flat Fire Spring Tree Planting
Overview
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for Flat Fire Spring Tree Planting services on the Gold Beach Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Cave Junction, OR. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract involves planting government-furnished conifer seedlings across 130 acres. Proposals are due by February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires services for planting government-furnished conifer seedlings on 130 acres within the Flat Fire area. The Flat Fire units burned in 2023, and slash loading is generally light, with some areas having light to moderate slash. The stock to be planted is 1-0 container stock for all species. Specifically, Unit 1 requires a 24-inch scalp due to a higher percentage of grass, forbes, and brush. Access to the 280/282 spur roads is available by pickup/ATV.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: F005 (Forest Tree Planting Services)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Cave Junction, OR
- Period of Performance: February 28, 2026, to April 15, 2026 (updated by Amendment 0001)
- Response Date: February 24, 2026, 12:30 AM PST
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
Key Clarifications (from Amendment 0001)
- Certifications/Licenses: The prime contractor must hold all required certifications and licenses (e.g., Department of Labor, State of Oregon) by the solicitation due date. The amendment does not explicitly state if subcontractors can satisfy these requirements.
- Site Conditions: The Flat Fire units burned in 2023, with generally light to moderate slash loading.
- Seedling Type: 1-0 container stock for all species.
- Unit 1 Specifics: Requires a 24-inch scalp due to vegetation.
- Access: 280/282 spur roads are accessible by pickup/ATV.
Contact Information
- Primary: Lorenzo Montoya (lorenzo.montoya@usda.gov, 503-658-9537)
- Secondary: Raymond Padgett III (raymond.padgett@usda.gov)