Sol_12445026Q0024.pdf

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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

USDA-FS CSA EAST 10

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10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

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QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

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SMALL BUSINESS

05/21/2026 1700 ET

05/01/2026

812-583-7530GAYLE GEIGER

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

12445026Q0024

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 27 1167313OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

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ATLANTA GA 30309-2449

STE 876S

1720 PEACHTREE ST NW

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EFFECTIVE DATE

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ITEM NO.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12445026Q0024 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Green Mountain National Forest Reforestation Site Preparation 2026 .

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

GAYLE A. GEIGER

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

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31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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05/01/2026

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

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40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

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42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

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Response Date 05/21/2026 at 1700 ET.

Submit Quotes to: Jocelyn.Hayes@usda.gov

Site preparation work for natural regeneration

(tree felling) and any resulting required slash disposal work.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry

Classification Standard Code is 115310 The small business size standard is Support Activities for

Forestry-Fuels Management Services $34 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Period of Performance: 06/01/2026 to 05/31/2027

0001 Green Mountain National Forest AC

Site Preparation Services

Work includes natural regeneration (tree felling) and any resulting required slash disposal work.

The Contractor shall furnish tools, labor, equipment, and supervision unless otherwise provided herein.

In accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW)

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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12445026Q0024

0001AA Swans Mill - 1 8.5 EA

0001AB Swans Mill - 2 26.7 EA

0001AC Swans Mill - 4 9 EA

0001AD Swans Mill - 8 2.9 EA

0001AE Camp 5 - 11 24.8 EA

0001AF Garage - 6 1.7 EA

0001AG Garage - 7 12.7 EA

0001AH Garage - 19 2.1 EA

0001AJ Little Wilcox - 6 31 EA

0001AK Little Wilcox - 7 20.3 EA

0001AL Little Wilcox - 9 8.9 EA

Continued ...

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

12445026Q0024

0001AM Mad Tom OSR - 14 18.6 EA

0001AN Mad Tom OSR - 16 27.4 EA

0001AP Mad Tom OSR - 2 23.7 EA

0001AQ Mad Tom OSR - 4 15.3 EA

0001AR Grout - 8 15.5 EA

0001AS Grout - 9 23.9 EA

0001AT Grout - 11 6.1 AC

0001AU Roaring Brook - 7 5.3 AC

0001AV Roaring Brook - 5 7.3 AC

0001AW Broad Brook - 15 20 AC

0001AX Little Wilcox - 3 21.6 EA

0001AY Mad Tom OSR - 1 27.3 EA

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Reforestation Site Preparation 2026 12445026Q0024

Description -

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12445026Q0019 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Green Mountain National Forest Reforestation Site Preparation 2026 .

Site preparation work for natural regeneration (tree felling) and any resulting required slash disposal work.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310 The small business size standard is Support Activities for Forestry-Fuels Management Services $34 This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Statement of Requirement

It is the intent of this solicitation and any resulting contract to secure services for site preparation treatments.

Includes site preparation work for natural regeneration (tree felling) and any resulting required slash disposal work.

The Contractor shall furnish tools, labor, equipment, and supervision unless otherwise provided herein.

The project locations are on the Rochester and Manchester Ranger Districts of the Green Mountain National Forest.

In accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

Schedule of Items (See attached SOI) (Attached in RFQ)

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

INSERT VENDOR NAME HERE

GREEN MOUNTAIN NATIONAL FOREST

FY 26 REFORESTATION SITE PREPARATION CONTRACT

Item No. Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total Price

0001AA Swans Mill - 1 8.5 Acres $0.00 0001AB Swans Mill - 2 26.7 Acres $0.00 0001AC Swans Mill - 4 9 Acres $0.00 0001AD Swans Mill - 8 2.9 Acres $0.00 0001AE Camp 5 - 11 24.8 Acres $0.00 0001AF Garage-6 1.7 Acres $0.00 0001AG Garage - 7 12.7 Acres $0.00 0001AH Garage - 19 2.1 Acres $0.00 0001AJ Little Wilcox - 6 31 Acres $0.00 0001AK Little Wilcox - 7 20.3 Acres $0.00 0001AL Little Wilcox - 9 8.9 Acres $0.00 0001AM Mad Tom OSR - 14 18.6 Acres $0.00 0001AN Mad Tom OSR - 16 27.4 Acres $0.00 0001AP Mad Tom OSR - 2 23.7 Acres $0.00 0001AQ Mad Tom OSR - 4 15.3 Acres $0.00 0001AR Grout-8 15.5 Acres $0.00 0001AS Grout - 9 23.9 Acres $0.00 0001AT Grout - 11 6.1 Acres $0.00 0001AU Roaring Brook - 7 5.3 Acres $0.00 0001AV Roaring Brook - 5 7.3 Acres $0.00 0001AW Roaring Brook - 15 20 Acres $0.00 0001AX Little Wilcox-3 21.6 Acres $0.00 0001AY Mad Tom OSR - 1 27.3 Acres $0.00

TOTAL $0.00

Total Contract $0.00 Vendor: Only insert price in the Unit Price column.

NOTE: There are not 0001AI or 0001AO

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation. The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions. Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.222-50 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025) 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☒ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate

I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6 ☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011 ☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Sep 2025) ☒ 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Sep 2025) ☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) ☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35 ☐ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36 ☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec ☒ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ☒ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only:

It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits 37-3013 Tree Trimmers and Pruners $ 23.95 and Fringe Benefits

☒ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) ☐ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov

2025) ☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008)

☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 ☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☐ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☐ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023) ☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a

Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020) ☐ 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) ☐ 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025) ☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements ☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☐ 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ☒ 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ☐ 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) ☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) ☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025) ☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64

Other Applicable Clauses

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020) 52.216-19 Delivery – Order Limitations (Oct 1995) 52.216-21 Requirements (Nov 2025) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Jan 1991)

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (Dec 2025)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the Contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the Contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the Contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The Contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the Contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to Contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the Contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The Contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the Contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) may issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but is not required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer will immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification. Only the modification requires the contractor’s signature, though a Release of Claims may be requested. If the required documents are not returned within 60 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout once performance is complete, acceptance is confirmed, and final payment is made.

(c) For all other non-commercial or non–cost‑reimbursement contracts, if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification and a Release of Claims, both requiring contractor signature. If these documents are not returned within 120 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification u and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

Solicitation Information

Award Type

It is anticipated that a Firm Fixed Price will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation, consisting of one (1) year period.

The Government reserves the right to make more than one award (multiple awards) for different line items, if, after considering the additional administrative cost to the Government of awarding and administering separate purchase orders, it is determined that the multiple awards will result in the best value to the Government. For purposes of evaluating the cost of making multiple awards, it is assumed that the administrative cost of awarding and administering a purchase order is $500.

The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation. Therefore, to be considered responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items.

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Evaluation-Commercial Items The provision at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-2 Evaluation of Commercial Items is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.203 based on the criteria listed below. Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government.

Price:

The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the attached spreadsheet titled Schedule of Items (SOI). The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 12.204, to determine if it is fair and reasonable.

Technical Acceptability:

Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to receive an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable." This will be based on the offeror's ability to provide a sound and compliant approach that meets all requirements and shows a thorough understanding of them. It is the contractor's responsibility to ensure their quotation clearly demonstrates their capability to meet these requirements. All offerors must provide the following minimum information and documentation with their quotations to be considered responsive and have their offers evaluated:

• Detailed explanation of the offeror’s ability to perform the required services.

• A written plan of work providing for the orderly and timely completion of the contract requirements.

• Detailed explanation how Contractors will adhere to the specification stated in the

Statement of Work (SOW).

o Felling Specifications o Slash Requirements

• Confirmation of how the Contractors will adhere to the specification stated in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Special Requirements Submit Quality Control Plan o Contractors must develop and follow a quality control plan to monitor and document the performance of their own work.

• Contractor’s Key Personnel o The Contractor’s onsite representative shall be fully conversant in the English language, spoken and written, sufficient to read and understand the contract, and communicate effectively with the COR.

o The Contractor’s employees performing felling shall be able to identify commercial and non-commercial hardwoods and conifers, common diseases and decay present in northern hardwood stands, and be able to identify suitable crop trees per the definitions in this contract.

o At a minimum, demonstrate that the individual meets the educational and experience qualifications specified in the Statement of Work (SOW).

Past Performance:

The Government may utilize any references provided by the Contractor, along with information available from past contracts/orders with the USDA and any information found using sources such as Federal Government sources or the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to determine if the Contractor has acceptable or neutral Past Performance. Past Performance will be evaluated using the following rating system:

• Acceptable: The contractor shows a demonstrated ability to meet contract requirements in prior or current contracts, including quality of work, timeliness, cost control, business relations, and adherence to contract terms.

• Neutral: Offeror does not have a past performance record.

• Unacceptable: The contractor has a documented history of failing to meet contract requirements, including poor quality, missed deadlines, cost overruns, lack of responsiveness, or unethical behavior.

Evaluation Method The Government will evaluate quotations based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Only the lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability. Should the lowest priced offer not receive an acceptable technical or past performance rating, the process will continue in order of lowest priced offer until the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance is identified.

Delivery Information

F.o.b. destination, is requested as the F.O.B. point for all deliverables.

All offers will be considered F.O.B. Destination unless F.O.B. origin is specified AND estimated shipping costs are included.

Qualification Requirements

Offerors, or the product or service, ARE required to meet a qualification requirement to be eligible for award. Qualification requirements in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

FAR 52.212-1 is amended as follows:

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions Questions shall be submitted via email to James Donahey @ james.donahey@usda.gov and are due no later than May 11, 2026, at 1800 Eastern Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Sep 2025) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025) 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 mailto:james.donahey@usda.gov

☐ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2024) ☒ 52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7 ☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) ☐ 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025) ☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.222-48 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain Services-Certification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020) ☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☐ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

AGAR Provisions 452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

(3) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(4) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from

Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ombudsman Program

The USDA is committed to issuing solicitations and awarding contracts in a fair and prompt manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to address protest issues within the agency, providing an alternative to costly and time-consuming litigation.

Operating independently, OPAP offers relief comparable to that granted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to resolve concerns through USDA’s internal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before pursuing external forums such as the GAO. Concerns may be addressed informally or through a formal agency protest filed with either the Contracting Officer or the Ombudsman.

Informal Forum with the Ombudsman

1. Initial Point of Contact: Interested parties who believe a specific USDA procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer.

2. Escalation: If the Contracting Officer is unable to address their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the USDA Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance.

Utilization of the informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a formal protest with the agency or other forums.

3. Required Information: To ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman

1. Effort to Resolve: Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions.

2. Independent Review: If the protester’s concerns remain unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or, alternatively, with the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government.

3. Resolution Timeline: The agency’s goal is to resolve protests within 35 calendar days from the date of filing.

4. Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104(a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

5. Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

6. Submission: Formal protests under the OPAP program should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Election of Forum. By initiating a protest with the USDA, the protester agrees not to pursue the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If a protest is filed externally, the agency protest will be dismissed.

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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Green Mountain National Forest Site Preparation FY 26

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Background

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

4.0 Government Furnished

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

6.0 Travel

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

8.0 Security Requirements

9.0 Data Rights

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards Attachment

Project Green Mountain National Forest Site Preparation FY 26

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

To secure services for site preparation treatments.

Work shall include site preparation work for natural regeneration (tree felling) and any resulting required slash disposal work.

The Contractor shall furnish tools, labor, equipment, and supervision unless otherwise provided herein.

2.0 Background

The project locations are on the Rochester and Manchester Ranger Districts of the Green Mountain National Forest. Work locations will be shown on vicinity and unit specific maps.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

These units are timber sale units harvested within the last year. Harvest activities included clearcut, overstory removal, group selection, and shelterwood harvests. Unit boundaries are identified with orange paint. Boundary trees have two or three strips of orange paint facing into the unit and the unit number painted in orange, facing into the unit.

Work Progress Schedule Upon contract award, the Contractor shall be required to present a written plan of work providing for the orderly and timely completion of the contract requirements. This plan is subject to the approval of the Government. The plan should present when the Contractor intends to start and complete the bid items on each of the Districts and how many crews will be working at one time.

The schedule may be modified during the course of the contract when conditions warrant if approved by the Government.

If the work progress falls behind schedule, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to ensure that the timely completion of the contract is not jeopardized. In addition, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to submit a revised plan of work showing how they intend to complete the project on time and in compliance with all contract requirements.

Definitions COMMERCIAL HARDWOOD or SOFTWOOD – Those tree species for which there is a current or anticipated market, including but not limited to northern red oak, black cherry, sugar maple, yellow birch, paper birch, aspen, eastern white pine, red spruce, balsam fir, and eastern hemlock.

CUT TREE – A tree according to the specifications defined in each item that shall be cut.

DBH (DIAMETER BREAST HEIGHT) – Diameter of the trunk of the tree measured at 4-1/2 feet above the ground level on the uphill side of the tree.

LEAVE TREE – Any tree that is required to be left standing as provided in the specifications.

LOP AND SCATTER - To cut limbs from the trunks of cut trees, and move and rearrange slash concentrations to achieve a slash depth required in the contract.

NON-COMMERCIAL HARDWOOD or SOFTWOOD – Those tree species for which there is no known or anticipated commercial market; e.g.: striped maple, pin cherry, gray birch, etc.

RESERVE TREE – A tree designated to be left.

SLASH – Limbs and trunks of downed trees.

SNAGS – Standing dead trees.

TREE CROWN - The living branches of a tree.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

FELLING SPECIFICATIONS – ALL BID ITEMS

The Contractor shall adhere to the following specifications for all projects involving tree felling unless there are specific supplemental specifications:

• No trees outside designated unit boundary shall be cut

• No trees exceeding 8.0 inches DBH shall be cut unless specified otherwise.

• No boundary trees marked with paint or flagging shall be cut.

• All snags shall be left unless required to fall for safety concerns.

• Apple, oak, butternut, mountain ash, hawthorn, American and hop hornbeam, and serviceberry (shadbush) if present shall not be cut.

• Trees that cannot be felled without crossing a property line should be girdled and left standing.

• All treated stumps shall not exceed 12 inches in height above ground and shall be cut below the lowest live limb unless obstructed by natural obstacles. If stem is obstructed by natural obstacles, then stumps shall be cut to a maximum of 4 inches above these obstacles.

• Trees in sprouts (multiple stems) will be cut as close to the ground as possible.

• Trees required to be cut shall be completely severed from the stump.

• The cut angle of stumps shall be cut level (not to exceed 20 percent from horizontal).

• No cut trees shall be suspended above the ground. No tops shall be left hanging in standing trees.

• Cut trees that are hung up above ground shall be cut or pulled down. NO CUT TREES

THAT ARE HUNG UP WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL CUT TREES MUST BE ON THE

GROUND REGARDLESS OF THE AMOUNT OF BUCKING/LIMBING REQUIRED.

• Annuals such as grasses, sedges, ferns, are not required to be cut.

• Trees for cutting will be felled with axe, chainsaw or brush saw.

• Contractor will exercise caution and care in all operations to minimize damage to leave trees.

• Contractor shall not cut any trees that have bird nests in them.

SLASH REQUIREMENTS – ALL BID ITEMS

The Contractor shall adhere to the following specifications for ALL BID ITEMS involving slash disposal unless there are specific supplemental specifications:

• Slash created by the contractor's operation shall be removed from road surfaces and ditches, trails, power lines, culverts, and stream courses.

• Slash within 25ft of roads, trails or private property edge will be lopped and scattered to lie no higher than 2 feet above the ground. (0001AA, 0001AB, 0001AH, 0001AN, 0001AX, 0001AY, 0001AP, 0001AR)

Item Supplemental Specifications

Item 0001 – Site Preparation

• The contractor shall cut all cut trees and reserve and protect all undamaged, healthy, softwood and hardwood trees of good form and health.

• Cut trees are:

1. non-commercial species (excluding trees listed in felling specifications)

2. damaged (bent or broken) trees

3. leaning or poorly formed trees

4. trees with visible insect or disease infestation (beech bark disease, black knot, sugar maple borer, emerald ash borer, etc)

5. And 1-8” DBH

Special Requirements Timing Restrictions – 0001AR, 0001AS, 0001AT no cutting allowed between April 1th and July 31st. These restrictions are in place to protect Northern Long Eared Bats, a species listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

ATV/UTV Access - Access to treatment units on OM Level 1 roads using All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) or Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) less than 50 inches wide may be granted upon request.

ATV or UTV equipment shall be made available for inspection to the COR prior to first use on the Green Mountain National Forest, and subsequently each time it leaves the Green Mountain National Forest and is returned. ATV or UTV equipment will only be allowed access on OM Level 1 roads if it is free of dirt and vegetative debris. OM Level 1 roads are indicated on item maps.

Signage – Signs will be used where crews are working near a road, trail, or other feature in which the public may be present. Signs should read “Tree Work Ahead” or equivalent and be 36” x 36” in size.

Nests - Should a nest be found in any unit of the contract items, at any time during the contract term, the contractor shall flag the tree and write “nest” on the flagging and shall not cut the tree.

Additionally, if the nest exceeds 1 foot in diameter or a raptor is observed using the nest the contractor shall immediately stop work in the unit, take a GPS point at the location the nest or where the raptor was observed and notify the COR.

Notification - Contractor is required to notify the COR prior to starting work on any item. The contractor shall also notify the Contracting Officer at least monthly of the progress being attained on this project. This notification can be either oral or written.

Measurement - Method of Measurement, area computation was done with a hand held GPS unit used for locating timber sale units or stands. Re-measurement - Request for re-measurement must be in writing. If a re-measurement indicates a variance greater than + or - 10 percent, the Government will pay for the re-measurement and payment for the work made on the basis of the re-measurement. If re-measurement shows a variance within + or - 10 percent of the predetermined acres, the cost of the re-measurement will be deducted from the contract amount.

Safety Equipment and Operations - Contractors must comply with all OSHA standards related to contract work. Failure to use proper personal safety equipment or non-compliance with safe operating procedures, as outlined by OSHA, will result in a work stoppage.

Road Use and Maintenance - All roads leading into each project area to be worked are to be kept open and free of any debris that may occur as a result of the work. All existing roads used by the Contractor shall be left in the same condition, or better, as when the operation started.

Prior to the start of work, the Contractor and COR will review and document existing road conditions to provide a basis for maintenance needs.

Quality Control Plan – Contractors must develop and follow a quality control plan to monitor and document the performance of their own work. Measures monitored and documented in the quality control plan should follow the performance requirement measures and all special requirements. Quality Control Plan monitoring documentation shall be made available to the COR at the request of the COR.

Performance Requirement Measures

The COR or inspector will make visual inspections of each project area to check for compliance with contract specifications. The COR may make random or periodic inspections. In addition to the Special Requirements section, the following items will be considered as being in non-compliance:

• Specified trees cut: 95% of work accomplished for each item should include all specified trees cut as specified.

• Slash treatment not complete: 95% of completed work for each item should include proper treatment.

• Stump height and criteria: 95% of completed work in each item shall exhibit stumps of the heights and criteria as specified in the specifications.

For work under each item that is not in compliance with the performance thresholds and cannot be reworked a 2% disincentive will be subtracted from the total value of the item.

4.0 Government Furnished

N/A

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Time of Performance

The period of performance is June 1st, 2026, through May 31st, 2027.

6.0 Travel

N/A

7.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel

The Contractor’s onsite representative shall be fully conversant in the English language, spoken and written, sufficient to read and understand the contract, and communicate effectively with the

COR.

The Contractor’s employees performing felling shall be able to identify commercial and non-commercial hardwoods and conifers, common diseases and decay present in northern hardwood stands, and be able to identify suitable crop trees per the definitions in this contract.

8.0 Security Requirements

N/A

9.0 Data Rights

N/A

10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards N/A

Attachment Maps (See attachments) Wage Determination

FY26GMFLVicinityMap

See attachment in the Request for Quote (RFQ)

Example Map: