Umatilla National Forest - North Zone Spring Tree Planting
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest R6, is soliciting quotes for coniferous tree planting services on 283 acres within the Umatilla National Forest, North Zone. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves hand tool planting of Western Larch and Ponderosa Pine seedlings. Quotes are due March 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires services for coniferous tree planting using the hand tool (hoedad) method. Planting will occur on 283 acres of National Forest Lands, specifically within the Pomeroy and Walla Walla Ranger Districts of the Umatilla National Forest (Blue Mountains), with units in Asotin County, WA, and Umatilla/Union Counties, OR. The conifer species to be planted are Western Larch (LAOC) and Ponderosa Pine (PIPO), utilizing 160-plug stock. Work will span an elevational gradient of approximately 1,000ft – 1,500ft. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all supplies and materials, with the Government providing the tree seedlings.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ under FAR Part 12)
- Period of Performance: May 4, 2026 to May 22, 2026 (as amended)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 115310, size standard $11.5 million)
- Product Service Code: F005 (Forest Tree Planting Services)
- Place of Performance: Umatilla National Forest, Walla Walla, WA, and surrounding counties in WA/OR.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 4, 2026, 2:00 PM PST
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to andrea.pollock@usda.gov
- Evaluation Factors: Best value award based on Past Performance, Experience, Work Plan and Crew Management, and Price.
- Required Eligibility: Offerors must submit copies of US Dept. of Labor MSPA Certificate of Registration, Oregon BOLI license, and Temporary Employment Certificate (if applicable) for themselves and subcontractors. A valid State of Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor's License or exemption is also required.
- Questions Due: Three days prior to the quote due date.
Amendments
Amendment 001, posted February 24, 2026, changed the Period of Performance to May 4, 2026 to May 22, 2026. This amendment does not extend the deadline for proposal receipt, and all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.