F--Tree Thinning and Piling Services, Oregon Caves NM
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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 National Park Service, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, is soliciting quotes for Tree Thinning and Piling Services to mitigate wildland fire risk. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The latest amendment (Amendment 0005) provides site visit notes and adds new clauses. Quotes are due by May 21, 2026, at 3 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The objective is to reduce fuel load and alter fuel arrangements within approximately 208 acres of the Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, specifically around the Headquarters, Historical District, and Cave Creek Campground. Services include:
- Mechanically cutting and piling small diameter live conifers (< 8 inches DBH) and dead trees (< 13 inches DBH).
- Pruning remaining trees, removing ladder fuels, and bucking up dead and down material.
- Piling all resulting material on-site (4-6' high/wide, capped with polyethylene plastic) within 20 days of cutting.
- Protecting park visitors, rare plants, archaeological sites, monument infrastructure, and wildlife habitat.
- Motorized equipment is limited to hand-held and hand-carried items. Chipper use is allowed only on roads, with chips disposed of off-site at the contractor's expense.
Key Updates & Requirements
- ISA certification is preferred but no longer a strict requirement for employees; SOW Section 3.1.2 has been removed.
- New clauses added to Attachment 1: "Seasonal Shutdown" and "Notice to the Government of Delays."
- Trees marked with blue markers are designated for this project; trees under 8" diameter around Headquarters will also be cut and piled.
- Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies, including PPE.
- A site-specific safety and health plan is required, adhering to ANSI Z133.1-2006 and federal OSHA regulations.
- Equipment must be cleaned prior to arrival to prevent invasive species.
- Contractor is responsible for all travel, lodging, and meal expenditures.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Timber Tract and Related Services), with a size standard of $11.5 million.
- Period of Performance: Begins no earlier than July 16, 2026, with anticipated completion by September 30, 2026.
- Response Due: May 21, 2026, at 3 PM PDT.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on May 11, 2026; notes are available in Attachment 10.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted electronically to Phaedra_Fuller@ios.doi.gov in PDF format. Bidders must acknowledge all amendments by completing items 15a-15c on the SF-30. Required submission components include:
- SF 1449 and acknowledgment of amendments.
- Attachment 4: Price Schedule, Proposed Team, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel Qualifications.
- Technical Approach (max 5 pages).
- Proposed Schedule.
- Optional Small Business Re-representation.
- Past Performance references (Attachment 5 optional questionnaire). Evaluation will consider Price, Technical Approach, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel, Schedule, and Past Performance.