Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against Vegetation Management Service (VMS) BPA at the Francis-Marion & Sumter National Forests in South Carolina.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Vegetation Management Services at the Francis-Marion & Sumter National Forests in South Carolina. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This notice serves as an intent to award to existing BPA holders and is not a solicitation; no proposals or responses are requested at this time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment (including safety equipment), tools, transportation (including an enclosed, insulated cargo trailer), supervision, and all other resources required to perform vegetation management services in accordance with the specifications of the existing BPA.
Contract Details
- Type: Competitive BPA Call Order (under existing multiple-award BPAs)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: F018 (Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (Non Construction))
- Place of Performance: Mountain Rest, SC
- Published: May 14, 2026
Eligibility & Response Information
This procurement is restricted to approved companies eligible for call orders under the Vegetation Management Services BPA for USFS. The Call Order shall be issued via email directly to those companies listed on the BPA. This notice is not a solicitation, and the Government will not provide feedback or evaluations related to this synopsis.
Point of Contact
Winston Buchanan, winston.buchanan@usda.gov, 434-439-3594.