Middle Fork Ranger District Wildlife Snag Creation
Overview
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Set Aside
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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, Willamette National Forest, is seeking proposals for Wildlife Snag Creation on the Middle Fork Ranger District in Westfir, OR. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to create structures suitable for cavity nesting wildlife by treating standing trees to create dead wildlife trees or snags. The anticipated award is a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Offers are due by March 16, 2026, at 15:30 Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The project involves creating dead wildlife trees (snags) through various treatment methods, including High Girdling and Base Girdling, as detailed in Exhibit 6. The contractor will be responsible for developing a plan of operation, furnishing all labor, equipment, and technical expertise, and selecting trees according to contract specifications. Blasting is prohibited. Key tasks include:
- Treating standing trees to create snags, primarily Douglas-fir.
- Documentation and digital mapping using approved software.
- Slash treatments if specifications are exceeded.
- Compliance with general and site-specific safety plans.
- Installation of "Wildlife Tree" signs and submission of Tree Registers (Exhibit 9).
- Work will be performed across various units as outlined in the DUIS document and Unit Map.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (multiple awards possible for different line items).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry (Size Standard: $11.5 million).
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Willamette National Forest, Middle Fork Ranger District, Westfir, OR.
- Wage Rates: Subject to Wage Determination No. 1977-0079, Revision No. 81 for Forestry and Logging Services in Oregon.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 12, 2026, 13:00 Pacific Time, via email to Jared.Machgan@usda.gov.
- Offer Due Date: March 16, 2026, 15:30 Pacific Time, via email to jared.machgan@usda.gov.
- Submission Requirements: Offers must include a technical proposal, a price proposal (completed Schedule of Items), and contractor representations/certifications. Technical proposal components include:
- Past Performance: List of similar projects (last 3 years), including description, dollar amount, year, and owner contact.
- Technical Capability: Quality Control Plan (QCP) detailing monitoring, supervision, quality assurance, and responsible personnel.
- Work Plan and Schedule: General work plan, crew size, work schedule, production rate, and ability to adjust crew sizes.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on technical capability and price.
- Mandatory: Offerors must have an active entity registration in SAM.gov. Subcontractor information must be provided if applicable.
- Key Clauses: Includes FAR and AGAR clauses, notably AGAR 452.203-71 (Anti-Discrimination and DEI Compliance) and 452.203-70 (DEI Certification).
Additional Information
The USDA Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) is available for resolving concerns.