Non-Commercial Thin/Sectioning - Deer Thin Sectioning #2 - Wallowa Whitman National Forest

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Deer Sectioning #2". It appears to be an attachment providing geographical information relevant to an opportunity, likely related to wildlife management, environmental surveys, or land use planning.

• Legend: Defines the visual elements on the map, including:
  • "Deer_Sectioning_2" (indicated by a pink polygon)
  • "Stream Category" with different line styles for Category 1, 2, and 4 streams.
• Map Area: Displays an aerial view of a forested area with delineated sections (labeled with numbers like 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63) and various stream networks.
• Scale Bar: Provides a scale in miles for measuring distances on the map.
• North Arrow: Indicates the orientation of the map.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and specific areas of interest for the opportunity. It helps in visualizing the terrain, water features, and designated "sectioning" areas, which may be critical for planning fieldwork, assessing environmental conditions, or defining operational boundaries.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Deer Sectioning #2 Vicinity Map". It visually represents specific areas designated as "Deer Sectioning #2" and provides context regarding land ownership and geographical features in the vicinity.

• Highlighted Areas: Several sections are highlighted in pink and labeled with numbers (S11, S10A, S10, S5, S7, S8), indicating specific deer sectioning zones.
• Land Ownership: The map legend details different land ownership categories, including U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Private Land, State Agency, and Local Government, depicted by various colors.
• Topographical Data: Contour lines and elevation markers are present, indicating the terrain.
• Infrastructure: Roads, waterways, and other geographical features are shown.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical context and land ownership of the areas relevant to the "Deer Sectioning #2" opportunity. It helps in visualizing the scope of work, potential access points, and environmental considerations related to the project location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Deer Sectioning #2 Ownership (Alternative)". It visually represents land ownership within a specific geographic area, likely for the purpose of wildlife management or land use planning.

• Legend: Identifies different land ownership categories: U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Private Land, State Agency, and Local Government.
• Map Area: Displays topographical contours, water features (streams), roads, and distinct sections labeled with numbers (e.g., S10, S11, S5, S7, S8).
• Color Coding: Different land ownership types are visually distinguished by color fills on the map.
• Scale Bar: Provides a scale in miles for measuring distances on the map.

This map is relevant to bidders as it provides critical spatial information about land ownership within the project area. Understanding land ownership is essential for activities such as site access, environmental assessments, permitting, and operational planning, especially if the opportunity involves work on or adjacent to these different land types.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document details the "Deer Sectioning #2" project for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Whitman Ranger District. The primary goals are to thin timber stands to a desired stocking level, reduce hazardous ladder fuels, and create a slash bed suitable for prescribed burning. The ultimate aim is to enable quicker wildfire containment, provide a safer working environment for firefighters, minimize damage to natural resources, and reduce the impact of wildfires on adjacent private property and structures.

This project involves "Thinning" across multiple units (S5, S7, S8, S10, S11) totaling 737 acres. Key tasks and specifications include:

• Retention: Priority species to leave are Western White Pine, Western Larch, Ponderosa Pine, and Douglas-Fir. Other species like White-Fir, Grand-Fir, Lodgepole Pine, and Englemann Spruce are to be thinned up to the maximum cut DBH (9.0 inches, except for Juniper).

• Removal Criteria: Diseased, damaged, or suppressed trees of priority species are to be felled. Overstory trees with dwarf mistletoe require felling of all trees of the same species within 30 feet. All Junipers are to be felled, with no maximum cut DBH specified for them. Standing dead trees up to the maximum cut DBH are also to be felled.

• Felling and Cutting: Trees are to be cut into sections no larger than 8 to 10 feet. All trees must be felled away from stream channels, springs, and seeps. The lowest live limbs must be severed from the stump.

• Clearing Around Specific Trees: All trees up to the maximum cut DBH must be felled within 30 feet of live Ponderosa Pine (21+ D.B.H.) and within 50 feet of any live Aspen.

• Fences: Felled trees within 10 feet of fences must be removed to allow range access. Any damage to fences during thinning must be repaired immediately.

• Stump Height: Stumps shall not exceed 3" in height, unless obstructed by natural obstacles, and must be cut flush and completely severed from the bole.

• System Roads: Trees on cut slopes and within 10 feet of road surfaces are to be felled and immediately removed if extending into the road surface.

• Spacing: General unit spacing requires a minimum of 20 feet between remaining trees. Within 150 feet of private land, spacing must be a minimum of 30 feet. For all remaining trees, spacing must be 30 feet within 150 feet of private land.

• Slash Treatment: The created slash bed should allow for prescribed burning.

• Location: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Whitman Ranger District, specifically "Deer Sectioning #2".

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated in this document, but the signature date is May 7, 2025.

• Boundaries: Designated with Pink ribbon and Yellow plastic tags.

• Fencing: Immediate repair of any fence damage is required.

• Slash Disposal: Slash must be suitable for prescribed burning.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The objective of this project is to alter the continuity of the fuel bed in open ponderosa pine stands by addressing natural buildup of woody debris and hazardous live fuels (ladder fuels). The goal is to create areas with slash pockets for future prescribed fire application, thereby reducing overall fuel loading and hazardous fuels. This will enhance safety for firefighters, improve wildfire suppression success, minimize damage to natural resources, and reduce risks to adjacent private property and structures.

• Service: Non-Commercial Thin/Sectioning Service.

• Location: Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Whitman Ranger District, specifically within the Deer Thin Sectioning #2 project units (Deer units S5, S7, S8, S10, S10A, and S11).

• Area: Approximately 737 acres of open Ponderosa Pine stands, with scattered pockets of natural Ponderosa Pine regeneration and mixed conifer regeneration.

• Tasks: Non-commercially section 737 acres. Units are identified by pink flagging and yellow Milex tags labeled "Deer".

• Access: Units will be accessed from Baker City via Hwy 7, CR656/Deer Cr Rd, to FS6550, and associated spurs roads.

• Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): 95%

• Work must comply with Detailed Unit Information (DUIS) listed in Appendix A of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Program (QASP) at Attachment 2.

• Period of Performance: Base Period: June 15th, 2026 to November 30th, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Whitman Ranger District.

• Contract Type: Non-Personnel Services Contract.

• Contractor Work Plan: Submit within 14 calendar days of award. Must include milestone plan (35%, 70%, 100%), Key Personnel, Safety Plan, Fire Plan, Quality Control Plan, FS Overload Permits, and equipment storage request.

• Contractor Property Plan: Submit within 14 calendar days of award.

• Key Personnel: Contract Manager and alternate must be designated and available during government working hours, and on-site within one hour after regular working hours. Contact information due within 7 calendar days of award.

• Government Furnished Property: None.

• Contractor Property: Contractor may store equipment on National Forest land with COR approval. Contractor is responsible for security and damage of their property.

• Special Considerations: Wet or moist soil conditions (seeps, springs, bogs) within cutting units must be reported to the COR.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Pile services in the Deer Thin Sectioning #2 project units of the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. The objective is to reduce hazardous fuels over approximately 737 acres.

• Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Pile services.

• Specific tasks include slash treatments, hand piling, brushing, and safety protocols.

• Offerors must demonstrate understanding of thinning processes and quality control.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: June 15th, 2026 – November 30th, 2026.

• Award Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed Priced contract.

• Quotations are requested electronically via email to anthony.salas@usda.gov no later than June 3rd, 2026, at 11:00 AM (MT).

• Offers must contain three separate attachments: Technical Capability (PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (PDF).

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance.

• Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, not necessarily the lowest-priced offeror.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310.

• The small business size standard is $34.

• A site visit has not been scheduled; offerors are encouraged to conduct their own research at their own expense.

• Questions concerning the solicitation are due by May 28th, 2026, at 11:00 AM (MT).

• Answers to questions will be posted in SAM.gov by May 29th, 2026, at 11:00 AM (MT).

• Numerous FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and full text.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides specific details for "Deer Sectioning #2" within the Whitman Ranger District, likely related to land management or surveying for a project. It lists individual "Deer" units with their respective acres, geographic coordinates (Latitude and Longitude), legal descriptions, road access information, and boundary flagging/tagging color.

• Unit Name: Identifies specific sections (e.g., S5, S7, S8, S10, S10A, S11).
• Acres: The size of each unit.
• Latitude & Longitude: Precise geographic coordinates.
• Legal Description: Township, Range, and Section information (e.g., T9S R37E Sec 35).
• Road Access: Indicates the type of road access (e.g., CR656/FS6550).
• Boundary Flagging/Tag Color: Specifies the color of flagging used for boundaries (primarily "Pink Flag Yellow Tag").
• Special Features: Notes any unique characteristics, such as one unit being "Adjacent to Private" land.
• Total Acres: A summary of the total acreage covered by these units (737 acres).

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the physical scope and location of the work. It provides precise data on the areas involved, their accessibility, and specific marking details, which are essential for planning, site visits, and accurately estimating costs and resources for any related opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically Wage Determination No. 1977-0079, Revision No. 82. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed on contracts for Forestry and Logging Services within the state of Oregon, covering specific counties.

• Applicable Area: State of Oregon, including specific counties (Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, and Yamhill).
• Occupations and Rates: Lists specific occupation codes and titles with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates (e.g., Brush/Precommercial Thinner at $20.04, Faller/Bucker at $35.61, Forestry Equipment Operator at $23.41).
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and specific provisions related to Executive Order 13706 ($5.09 per hour).
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing Minimum Wage), including requirements for paid sick leave and minimum hourly wages.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing uniforms and reimbursement for cleaning and maintenance.
• Conformance Process: Includes information on the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

This wage determination is critical for any bidder responding to a solicitation for Forestry and Logging Services in the specified Oregon counties. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs and contract terms comply with these minimum wage rates, fringe benefits, paid sick leave, vacation, holiday, and uniform requirements to be compliant with the Service Contract Act and relevant Executive Orders. Failure to adhere to these requirements can lead to non-compliance and impact proposal evaluation.