Mechanical Ripping Mena-Oden Ranger District
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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 has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Mechanical Ripping services at the Mena-Oden Ranger District, Arkansas. This justification documents the award of Delivery Order No. 12444223A0019 to MULLENIX, JEFF A under Contract/PO No. 12443926F0040.
Scope of Work
The awarded services involve Mechanical Ripping operations within the Mena-Oden Ranger District. The delivery order clearly describes all services to be performed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Award Documentation)
- Awardee: MULLENIX, JEFF A
- Delivery Order No.: 12444223A0019
- Parent Contract/PO No.: 12443926F0040
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Mena-Oden Ranger District, AR (Postal Code 71953)
- Product/Service Code: F018 (Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (Non Construction))
Evaluation & Justification
The award to MULLENIX, JEFF A was determined to be in the best interest of the Forest Service. Price reasonableness was established through market research utilizing World Wide Web resources and comparison to previous prices for MULLENIX, JEFF A, as supported by FPDS data.
Additional Determination: MULLENIX, JEFF A was identified as the only firm capable of performing the required services without causing substantial duplication of cost or unacceptable delays in fulfilling mission requirements. The contractor possesses unique knowledge and specialized capabilities essential for successful project completion. Informal market analysis indicated the offered price is consistent with similar services, and further competition was not expected to result in a more advantageous offer, representing the best value and lowest overall cost to the Government.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: David Easter (david.easter@usda.gov)