12443926Q0113 Thunderstruck_CTR_Recommended_Evaluation_Criteria.rtf

This is a Recommended Evaluation Criteria document for a Timber Stand Improvement solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Clinch Ranger District, for the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests in Scott County, Virginia.

The solicitation (12443926Q0113) seeks contractor services to perform four-sided crown touch release treatments on approximately 100-224 acres, with a period of performance from August 17, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside with an estimated value under $75,000, classified under NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and PSC F014 (Tree Thinning Services). The evaluation criteria, listed in descending order of importance, are: successful previous completion of silvicultural or timber stand improvement work on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests; knowledge of and familiarity with Southern Appalachian tree species; previous Contracting Officer Representative (COR) evaluations of contractor performance; contractor rating database information; and price. Award will be made using best value tradeoff methodology, and the Forest Service reserves the right to reduce acreage to award to the highest-rated offeror rather than accept a lower-priced, lower-rated quote. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, supervision, tools, and incidentals to perform the work in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and technical specifications.