Walker TnT Thin and Hand Pile
Overview
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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 soliciting proposals for tree thinning and hand piling services in Colville, Washington. This Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract aims to enhance tree health and vigor while reducing potential wildfire intensity. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires tree thinning and hand piling services for silvicultural purposes. Key activities include:
- Tree Thinning: Cutting less desirable tree species to retain healthy, vigorous trees, following specific technical specifications for spacing, stump height, and felling direction.
- Hand Piling: Gathering and stacking contractor-created slash into compact piles for later burning by Forest Service personnel, with specific dimensions and placement requirements.
- Slash Treatment: Lopping, scattering, and pull-back of slash; chipping is not required.
- Operational Planning: The contractor must develop a plan of operation, furnish all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and operating supplies.
- Quality Control: A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required for government review and approval.
Work will be performed in various units as detailed in attached project maps, which are crucial for understanding the geographical scope and specific locations of work.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Estimated start date is March 16, 2026, with performance concluding by October 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Date: March 11, 2026, 8:00 PM PST
- Published Date: February 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Colville, WA 99114, United States
Submission & Evaluation
Quotation packages must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer. Required components include:
- SF-1449 and any amendments
- Schedule of Items
- Experience (1-2 pages)
- Relevant Past Performance (contracts from 2023-2025)
- Key Personnel (Designated Representative and Crew Inspector)
- Quality Control Plan (QCP)
- Washington State Farm Labor License and U.S. Dept. of Labor Farm Contractor Certificate of Registration
Evaluation will consider all submitted components, including experience, past performance, key personnel, and the QCP.
Additional Notes
Offerors are strongly advised to visit the work sites to determine average cut trees per acre and the overall scope of work prior to submitting their priced Schedule of Items. Project maps are provided as separate attachments due to large file sizes. All vendors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration.