Ottawa National Forest Kangaroo Timber Marking
SOL #: 12363N26Q4076Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH
Washington, DC, 202501138, United States
Place of Performance
Ironwood, MI
NAICS
Support Activities for Forestry (115310)
PSC
Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services (F099)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Mar 16, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
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 is seeking quotations for timber marking and cruising services for the Kangaroo Stewardship Timber Sale on the Ottawa National Forest in Ironwood, Michigan. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract for non-personal services. This opportunity IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE and is open only to current BPA holders of Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA. Quotations are due April 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.
Scope of Work
This project involves timber marking and cruising across approximately 368 acres. Key tasks include:
- Hardwood Single-Tree Selection (332 acres): Marking and cruising for Payment Units 01-09, 11, 13 & 14. Objective is to remove high-risk, defective, poor-form, or mature trees while maintaining optimal growing stock.
- Clearcut/Removal Cut (36 acres): Marking and cruising for Payment Units 10 & 12. All live and/or dead trees meeting minimum specifications are to be removed, except designated reserve or leave trees.
- Sample Tree Cruising Method (STR): Applicable to all units, requiring measurement of a specified proportion of trees for removal and tallying others as count trees. Every tree for removal must be visited and marked.
- Adherence to the Ottawa National Forest's Timber Theft Prevention Plan (TTPP).
- Government will furnish tree marking paint, R9 Timber Sale Cruise Tally Card & Instructions, and marking guides.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Upon award through November 30, 2026. Work may occur in summer and/or winter.
- Estimated Sale Value: The Kangaroo Stewardship Timber Sale has an estimated value of $80,000.
- Set-Aside: This solicitation IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM CT.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov. The email subject must include "Solicitation No. 12363N26Q4076".
- Required Documents: Completed SF-18 Request for Quotations form, completed Schedule of Items, and a technical (non-price) evaluation criteria response.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the best value to the Government, considering:
- Past Performance: Based on SAM.gov and CPARS.
- Price: Reasonableness and total cost.
- Technical (Non-Price) Factors: Including Contract Time and Schedule.
- Note: This is a Request for Quotation, and submitted quotations are not offers.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Cynthia Horwitz (cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov)
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Points of Contact
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Mar 16, 2026