The region 3 hazard tree removal and pruning IDIQ is a multiple award service contract for hazard tree removal and pruning services. This work includes felling, delimbing, and bucking of hazard trees,…

Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
12970225D0007
Awardee
Awarding agency
Task orders
0

Award facts

Opportunity
Last date to order 38% complete
IDV ceiling
$3,000,000.00
Maximum order
$1,000,000.00
Award type
Single award
Who can order
Only the awarding agency
Funding agency
Region 3 - Southwestern Region Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 15 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Legislative mandates

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this IDV

The Region 3 Hazard Tree Removal and Pruning Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, awarded to VMS / Ceres JV LLC on December 2, 2024, is a $3.0 million single-award service contract supporting the United States Forest Service's Southwestern Region across Arizona and New Mexico National Forest lands. The contract encompasses a comprehensive scope of hazard tree removal and forest maintenance services, including felling, delimbing, and bucking of hazard trees; pruning of hazardous tree branches; machine and hand piling of slash materials; stacking of tree boles; chipping of tree boles and slash; and hauling away of removed materials. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price IDIQ with one base year and four one-year option periods, extending through December 1, 2029, with pricing established for various labor categories and equipment rates to be applied at the task order level. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under North American Industry Classification System code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry).

VMS / Ceres JV LLC, a veteran-owned and HUBZone-certified small business joint venture, was selected as the sole awardee from a competitive solicitation posted on August 29, 2024, with proposals due September 13, 2024. The original solicitation anticipated awarding up to four IDIQ contracts; however, this single award to VMS / Ceres JV LLC reflects the government's selection decision based on proposal evaluation. The contractor's demonstrated expertise in forest management and emergency response operations within the U.S. Forest Service, combined with its specialized capabilities in wildland fire operations and hazard mitigation across western regions, positions it to deliver these essential services for maintaining forest health and reducing hazard risks on federal lands in Region 3.

Description

The region 3 hazard tree removal and pruning IDIQ is a multiple award service contract for hazard tree removal and pruning services. This work includes felling, delimbing, and bucking of hazard trees, pruning of hazardous tree branches, machine/hand

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Exercise an Option P00001 · P00001 exercises option year 1 $0
Original award $0

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 12970225D0007?

12970225D0007 was awarded to VMS / Ceres JV LLC by Operations Center Southwest (Economic Recovery Operations) on December 2, 2024.

How much is contract 12970225D0007 worth?

12970225D0007's own ceiling is $3,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $1,000,000.

Which agency awarded contract 12970225D0007?

Operations Center Southwest (Economic Recovery Operations) awarded 12970225D0007, with funding from Region 3 - Southwestern Region (Forest Service).

Who can order from contract 12970225D0007?

12970225D0007 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.

Was contract 12970225D0007 competed?

The extent of competition for 12970225D0007 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 15 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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