Deschutes NF, BFR-SIS Reforestation, Grubbing, Caging, Netting Call Order

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, specifically the Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6), has issued a Special Notice for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call request concerning reforestation services in the Deschutes National Forest. The notice is designed to solicit competitive quotes from existing BPA holders for a comprehensive forestry project. The solicitation covers multiple ecological restoration activities to be performed within the national forest, utilizing a targeted approach to forest management and regeneration. The opportunity is classified under the Support Activities for Forestry NAICS category and falls under the Natural Resources/Conservation- Forest Tree Planting product service code.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to secure services for specific forest rehabilitation tasks, including conifer tree planting on up to 243 acres using handtools, vegetation grubbing within a defined radius of planted seedlings, and optional installation of seedling protection measures such as vexar mesh protectors and flexible tiller netting. Only current BPA holders are eligible to submit quotes for this competitive solicitation, with a response deadline of March 18, 2025. The project scope involves precise ecological interventions, such as manually planting government-furnished tree seedlings and preparing the surrounding vegetation to support successful tree establishment. Contractors must be prepared to execute detailed forestry activities across multiple acres, demonstrating specialized skills in reforestation techniques. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for March 25, 2025, with work to be performed in the Deschutes National Forest, emphasizing a structured and methodical approach to forest regeneration and conservation.