Conduct rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural plant surveys within the Kitchie Two Rivers Project Area
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 12443926Q0027
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115310 Support Activities for Forestry
- Place of performance
- Michigan 49938, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest, is soliciting quotations from contractors to conduct rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural plant surveys across the Kitchie Two Rivers Project Area in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The procurement seeks comprehensive botanical survey services utilizing controlled intuitive meander methodology to identify Regional Forester's Sensitive plants, Michigan-listed protected species, priority non-native invasive plants, and plants of cultural significance across 1,334 forest stands totaling 39,430 acres. All 1,334 stands must be surveyed at least once, with a minimum of 537 stands (40% of awarded stands and acreage) resurveyed during the three-year performance period, with surveys conducted between May 15 and September 15 of each year. Contractors will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience with Upper Midwest flora (particularly western Upper Peninsula flora and the genus Botrychium), demonstrated capacity to accomplish the work within the required timeframe, and past performance on government and private contracts regarding cost control, quality, and schedule adherence. The quotation deadline is April 15, 2026 at 1700 Central Time, with all survey work and final deliverables required by September 15, 2028 and October 15, 2028 respectively.
This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns, with no incumbent contractor identified in the documentation. The contract value is expected to exceed $45,000, and the work is divided into four geographic bid items: Item 1 (579 stands, 17,646 acres), Item 2 (230 stands, 6,588 acres), Item 3 (320 stands, 9,861 acres), and Item 4 (205 stands, 5,335 acres), allowing contractors to qualify their quotations on an individual item or all-or-none basis. Performance will take place in Ironwood, Michigan, across Ontonagon, Houghton, and Iron Counties on Ottawa National Forest lands during the 2026, 2027, and 2028 field seasons. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies, while the government furnishes maps, aerial photography, GPS data, flagging materials, and pre-loaded survey tablets. All collected data becomes the property of the USDA Forest Service and cannot be published without prior government consent.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Solicitation Number: 12443926Q0027
Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
Set‑Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry
PSC: F099 – Natural Resources/Conservation – Other
Response Due: April 15, 2026 at 1700 Central Time
DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services 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.
The USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest, requires contractor support to conduct rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural plant surveys within the Kitchie Two Rivers Project Area, consisting of 1334 stands totaling 39,430 acres located across Ontonagon, Houghton, and Iron Counties in Michigan. Surveys shall be conducted following the Ottawa National Forest Botany Program protocols during the field seasons 2026, 2027, and 2028, with required first‑ and second‑pass coverage as detailed in the Statement of Work.
All survey work, deliverables, and reporting must follow the technical requirements provided in the Statement of Work (SOW), including GPS track submission, rare plant documentation, NNIP reporting, stand tracker requirements, final report structure, and species list formatting.
All responsible Small Business concerns may submit a quotation which shall be considered.
SET‑ASIDE
This acquisition is 100% set aside for Total Small Business concerns.
STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT
The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals necessary to perform plant surveys in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and supporting materials. Requirements include:
- Surveying 1334 stands at least once
- Resurveying 40% of awarded stands and acres
- Conducting surveys between May 15–September 15 of each performance year (2026–2028)
- Completing all surveys by September 15, 2028
- Submitting all deliverables (stand tracker, species list, final report, GPS tracks, NNIP forms, MNFI forms) by the required due dates
See Attachment – Statement of Work for full technical requirements.
CLIN STRUCTURE
CLIN 0001 – Kitchie Two Rivers Plant Survey
Quantity: 1
Unit: EA
Description: All services required to perform rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural significance plant surveys for the Kitchie Two Rivers Project, Ottawa National Forest, MI, including all deliverables and reporting requirements.
(Offerors must quote a single total price.)
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Ottawa National Forest, Ontonagon, Houghton, and Iron Counties, Michigan.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Surveys shall be performed during the field seasons of 2026, 2027, and 2028, with all work completed no later than September 15, 2028, and final deliverables submitted by October 15, 2028, per SOW requirements.
TECHNICAL DATA / ATTACHMENTS
No drawings or schematics are provided. All technical data is included in the attachments provided with this posting, to include:
- Statement of Work (SOW) – Kitchie Two Rivers Plant Survey
- Maps, Stand Lists, Rare Plant Lists, NNIP Priority Lists, and related reference documents
EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD
In accordance with FAR 12.203 and Part 12 procedures for acquisitions under $9M, FAR 52.212‑2 does not apply.
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the following factors (listed in order of importance):
- Qualifications and Experience – Demonstrated experience with flora of the Upper Midwest; botany survey expertise; rare plant detection success.
- Capacity – Availability of sufficient personnel and resources to complete multi‑year survey requirements within the field windows.
- Past Performance – Acceptable or neutral record based on USDA and other federal sources.
- Price – Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
No tradeoffs will be conducted. Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest‑priced offeror. The highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable past performance will receive the award.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
Offerors shall submit:
- Technical Quotation addressing all SOW requirements
- Pricing for CLIN 0001 (single total price)
- Past Performance References (optional but recommended)
- SAM Registration Confirmation (UEI, CAGE)
Quotes shall be valid for 90 days from the due date.
QUOTE SUBMISSION
Quotes Due:
April 15, 2026, at 1700 Central Time (CT)
Submission Method: david.easter@usda.gov
Email Subject Line: 12443926Q0027 – Kitchie Two Rivers Plant Survey – Vendor Quote
PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT
Ian K. Shackleford, COR
Ottawa National Forest
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Conduct rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural plant surveys within the Kitchie Two Rivers Project Area | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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