Cattle Egret Habitat Removal
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA302026Q0012
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Place of performance
- Sheppard AFB, Texas 76311, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas is soliciting quotes for cattle egret habitat removal services through Request for Quotation FA302026Q0012. The contractor must provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and services necessary to remove trees and remediate habitat across two private, off-base properties totaling approximately one acre in support of the installation's Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program. Key requirements include felling trees to no more than two inches above soil grade, treating all cut stumps immediately with Garlon 4 Ultra Herbicide mixed with blue indicator dye, disposing of woody debris through on-site mulching or legal off-site disposal, and removing and replacing approximately 320 feet of livestock fencing with specified galvanized steel field fence and barbed wire. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability to meet requirements, price, and past performance. The solicitation deadline for questions is March 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time, a mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Sheppard AFB Visitor Control Center (RSVP required by March 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM Central Time), and quotes must be submitted via email by March 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time.
This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete. No incumbent contractor or current contract award value is identified in the solicitation materials. The contract will be issued as a single Firm-Fixed-Price award with six Contract Line Item Numbers comprising three base items for habitat removal at each property and three optional items for off-site hauling and disposal. Work must be completed within 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with all tree removal to be accomplished by April 1, 2026, prior to the cattle egrets' spring return. The place of performance is Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas 76311, with work occurring on two separate private properties, one of which is located approximately 3.6 miles from the other. The government has noted that funds are not currently available for this effort and reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without obligation to reimburse offerors for proposal preparation costs.
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
***Please see clarified Site Visit language in Cattle Egret Habitat Removal Combo Amended.
Please see Amendment 2 - Questions and Answers in attachments.
Please see the updated evaluation language and updated CLIN structure regarding the Cattle Egret Habitat Removal Combo Amended attachment.
Please see that clause 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, has been added to Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses Amended.
Please see the Sam.gov description removing Site B, only Site A and C remain.
***Please see the updated removal of all Site B languge within Attachment 1 - Cattle Egret Habitat Removal SOW Amended in attachments.
Please see Amendment 1 - Site Visit Instructions and
Please see the updated Cattle Egret Habitat Removal Combo, changes under "Site Visit (2)"
Subject: Solicitation # FA302026Q0012 – Cattle Egret Habitat Removal
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation, FA302026Q0012, PR# F3V3E16050AW01, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard AFB, TX, intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for a service to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items necessary to execute tree removal on two (2) private, off-base properties in support of the installation's Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program. The Period of Performance is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. For a full description of the requirement, see Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).
Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The applicable NAICS code is 561730, and the small business size standard is $9.5M. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
All solicitation documents, including amendments, will be posted to this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check for amendments periodically.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The solicitation will close at 10:00 AM CT on 20 March 2026. All quotes must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below.
QUESTIONS: All questions must be submitted via email no later than 10:00 AM CT on 10 March 2026 to the Primary and Alternate contacts.
Place of Performance & Acceptance:
The service will be performed at three (3) off-base locations in Wichita Falls, TX. The exact street addresses and property boundaries will be specified in Attachment 1 of the solicitation. Final inspection and acceptance of all work shall be conducted on-site by the designated Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Primary Point of Contact:
Cole Jones, Contract Specialist
cole.jones.6@us.af.mil
(940) 676-2803
Secondary Point of Contact:
Joshua Mills, Contracting Officer
joshua.mills.20@us.af.mil
(940) 676-2805
Update #3 ·
***Please see Amendment 2 - Questions and Answers in attachments.
***Please see the updated evaluation language and updated CLIN structure regarding the Cattle Egret Habitat Removal Combo Amended attachment.
***Please see that clause 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation, has been added to Attachment 2 - Provisions and Clauses Amended.
***Please see the Sam.gov description removing Site B, only Site A and C remain.
***Please see the updated removal of all Site B languge within Attachment 1 - Cattle Egret Habitat Removal SOW Amended in attachments.
Please see Amendment 1 - Site Visit Instructions and
Please see the updated Cattle Egret Habitat Removal Combo, changes under "Site Visit (2)"
Subject: Solicitation # FA302026Q0012 – Cattle Egret Habitat Removal
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation, FA302026Q0012, PR# F3V3E16050AW01, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard AFB, TX, intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for a service to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items necessary to execute tree removal on two (2) private, off-base properties in support of the installation's Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program. The Period of Performance is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. For a full description of the requirement, see Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).
Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The applicable NAICS code is 561730, and the small business size standard is $9.5M. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
All solicitation documents, including amendments, will be posted to this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check for amendments periodically.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The solicitation will close at 10:00 AM CT on 20 March 2026. All quotes must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below.
QUESTIONS: All questions must be submitted via email no later than 10:00 AM CT on 10 March 2026 to the Primary and Alternate contacts.
Place of Performance & Acceptance:
The service will be performed at three (3) off-base locations in Wichita Falls, TX. The exact street addresses and property boundaries will be specified in Attachment 1 of the solicitation. Final inspection and acceptance of all work shall be conducted on-site by the designated Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Primary Point of Contact:
Cole Jones, Contract Specialist
cole.jones.6@us.af.mil
(940) 676-2803
Secondary Point of Contact:
Joshua Mills, Contracting Officer
joshua.mills.20@us.af.mil
(940) 676-2805
Update #2 ·
***Please see Amendment 1 - Site Visit Instructions and
***Please see the updated Cattle Egret Habitat Removal Combo, changes under "Site Visit (2)"
Subject: Solicitation # FA302026Q0012 – Cattle Egret Habitat Removal
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation, FA302026Q0012, PR# F3V3E16050AW01, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard AFB, TX, intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for a service to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items necessary to execute tree removal on three (3) private, off-base properties in support of the installation's Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program. The Period of Performance is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. For a full description of the requirement, see Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).
Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The applicable NAICS code is 561730, and the small business size standard is $9.5M. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
All solicitation documents, including amendments, will be posted to this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check for amendments periodically.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The solicitation will close at 10:00 AM CT on 20 March 2026. All quotes must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below.
QUESTIONS: All questions must be submitted via email no later than 10:00 AM CT on 10 March 2026 to the Primary and Alternate contacts.
Place of Performance & Acceptance:
The service will be performed at three (3) off-base locations in Wichita Falls, TX. The exact street addresses and property boundaries will be specified in Attachment 1 of the solicitation. Final inspection and acceptance of all work shall be conducted on-site by the designated Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Primary Point of Contact:
Cole Jones, Contract Specialist
cole.jones.6@us.af.mil
(940) 676-2803
Secondary Point of Contact:
Joshua Mills, Contracting Officer
joshua.mills.20@us.af.mil
(940) 676-2805
Update #1 ·
Subject: Solicitation # FA302026Q0012 – Cattle Egret Habitat Removal
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
This solicitation, FA302026Q0012, PR# F3V3E16050AW01, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The 82d Contracting Squadron at Sheppard AFB, TX, intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for a service to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items necessary to execute tree removal on three (3) private, off-base properties in support of the installation's Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Program. The Period of Performance is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. For a full description of the requirement, see Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).
Notice to Offerors: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The applicable NAICS code is 561730, and the small business size standard is $9.5M. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
All solicitation documents, including amendments, will be posted to this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check for amendments periodically.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The solicitation will close at 10:00 AM CT on 20 March 2026. All quotes must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below.
QUESTIONS: All questions must be submitted via email no later than 10:00 AM CT on 10 March 2026 to the Primary and Alternate contacts.
Place of Performance & Acceptance:
The service will be performed at three (3) off-base locations in Wichita Falls, TX. The exact street addresses and property boundaries will be specified in Attachment 1 of the solicitation. Final inspection and acceptance of all work shall be conducted on-site by the designated Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Primary Point of Contact:
Cole Jones, Contract Specialist
cole.jones.6@us.af.mil
(940) 676-2803
Secondary Point of Contact:
Joshua Mills, Contracting Officer
joshua.mills.20@us.af.mil
(940) 676-2805
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