Hiawatha National Forest - Island Timber Marking and Cruising
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 (USFS) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a competitive BPA Call Order for Island Timber Marking and Cruising services within the Hiawatha National Forest, Brimley, Michigan. This call order, requisition 1168621, will be placed against the existing Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
Scope of Work
This specific BPA Call Order is for Island Timber Marking and Cruising. The broader LMIR BPA (12363N23Q4023) is a National BPA covering a wide array of services including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Engineering, Project Management, NEPA, and Communications. It is available for use by all federal agencies across Forests and Grasslands.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: BPA Call Order Synopsis (Special Notice)
- Underlying BPA: Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA (
12363N23Q4023) - Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) for the LMIR BPA
- Place of Performance: Hiawatha National Forest, Brimley, MI 49715
- Published: April 21, 2026
- Questions Due: April 30, 2026, by 11:59 PM EDT
Eligibility & Response
This notice is not a solicitation and does not constitute a request for proposals. The procurement is restricted to companies already approved and eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA for USFS. Firms interested in joining the LMIR BPA can submit a proposal at any time while the BPA is active. For inquiries about joining, contact the LMIR BPA Team at SM.FS.lmirbpa@usda.gov.
Additional Notes
Original documents pertaining to the LMIR BPA can be found on SAM.gov under opportunity 1e1dbb485706486c9aba63fab67f33e2. All questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to Patrick Jones at patrick.jones2@usda.gov by the specified deadline.