Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against Wildlife and Forest Projects at the Francis-Marion & Sumter National Forests in South Carolina
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service (USFS), intends to issue a competitive Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Call Order for Wildlife and Forest Projects at the Francis-Marion & Sumter National Forests in South Carolina. This notice is not a solicitation for new proposals and is restricted to approved companies eligible for call orders under existing multiple-award BPAs.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment (including safety equipment), tools, transportation (including an enclosed, insulated cargo trailer), supervision, and other resources to perform work in accordance with the specifications of the existing BPA. The projects focus on wildlife and forest management within the specified national forests.
Contract & Eligibility
- Type: Competitive BPA Call Order against existing multiple-award BPAs.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Eligibility: Restricted to companies already approved and listed on the Wildlife and Forest Projects Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for USFS.
- Issuance: The Call Order will be issued via email directly to eligible companies on the BPA. Any changes to the Call Order RFQ will also be emailed to these companies.
Key Dates
- Published: April 29, 2026
- System Response Date: May 12, 2026 (Note: This is not a deadline for public proposals; no proposals or responses are requested from the general public at this time.)
Additional Information
This special notice serves solely as a synopsis of the Government’s intent to award. It does not constitute a request for proposals or submission of any information in response from entities not holding an existing BPA. The Government will not provide feedback or evaluations related to this synopsis.
Contact: Winston Buchanan, winston.buchanan@usda.gov, 434-439-3594.