Ottawa NF Sasquatch Timber Mark and Cruise
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 USDA Forest Service is seeking quotations for Timber Marking and Cruising Services in the Sasquatch sale area of the Ottawa National Forest, Michigan. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is ONLY open to existing Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by May 6, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time.
Scope of Work
This non-personal services BPA call order requires timber marking and cruising across approximately 689 acres of Northern Hardwoods & Aspen forest types. Key deliverables include:
- Timber marking and volume estimation for various payment units.
- Hardwood Single-Tree Selection (uneven-age) for approximately 595 acres (Payment Units 01-03, 05-10, 13-15, & 17).
- Clearcut/Removal Cut (all trees counted) for approximately 94 acres (Payment Units 04, 11-12, 16, & 18).
- Application of the Sample Tree Cruising Method (STR) to all Payment Units.
- Adherence to specific marking instructions detailed in Attachment 01 (Sasquatch Statement of Work) and Attachment 03 (Sasquatch Section C).
- Compliance with the Timber Theft Prevention Plan (Attachment 04).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Upon award through November 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 11:00 am Central Time
- Published Date: April 17, 2026
- Place of Performance: Watersmeet, MI 49969
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must include a completed Standard Form 18, a Schedule of Items, and responses to technical (non-price) evaluation criteria. Award will be made to the offeror(s) representing the best value to the Government, based on evaluation factors including Past Performance, Price, and Technical (non-price). The government reserves the right to make price/technical trade-offs.
Additional Notes
This is a BPA Call Order under an existing BPA. Government-furnished property includes tree marking paint, R9 Timber Sale Cruise Tally Card & Instructions Sheet, and marking guides. Attachments include the Statement of Work, RFCA Map, Section C, Timber Theft Prevention Plan, and Wage Determination.