LMIR BPA Holders Only NF Texas Angelina-Sabine Tree Marking

SOL #: 12363N26Q4113Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH
Washington, DC, 202501138, United States

Place of Performance

Zavalla, TX

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services (F099)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 7, 2026
2
Submission Deadline
Apr 21, 2026, 4:00 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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes from LMIR BPA Holders only for Tree Marking services on the Angelina-Sabine Ranger District of the National Forests of Texas. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a non-personal services contract. The work involves marking approximately 600 acres of pine trees within mixed pine/hardwood stands. Quotes are due by April 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for non-personal services to perform tree marking and Cut Tree with Sample Tree (STR) cruising on approximately 600 acres. Key tasks include:

  • Marking only pine trees within mixed pine/hardwood stands.
  • Using blue, yellow, or green Tree Marking Tracer Paint for butt and eye-level marks.
  • Cruising five sample groups of Southern Yellow Pine by size class and species.
  • Obtaining a Qualified Cruiser Certification prior to contract award.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, BPA Call
  • Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Place of Performance: Zavalla, TX (Angelina-Sabine Ranger District)
  • Government Furnished Property (GFP): Maps, Data recorder, Tree Marking Tracer Paint, Cruise Plans and Marking Guides.
  • Contractor Furnished Items (CFI): Certifications, permits, licenses, labor, equipment, supplies, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals (e.g., safety gear, loggers' tapes, paint guns).

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotes Due: April 21, 2026, by 11:00 AM CT.
  • Submission: In accordance with instructions in the solicitation document.
  • Evaluation Basis: Best Value, with non-price factors (Past Performance, Experience/Qualifications) combined being more important than Price.
  • Required Information: Offerors must provide details on past performance, technical capabilities, quality control plan, work plan, and progress schedule.
  • Eligibility: Must be registered in SAM.gov. This solicitation is exclusively for LMIR BPA Holders.

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cynthia horwitzPRIMARY
cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov

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Posted: Apr 7, 2026
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