Drum Chopping National Forests in Florida

The U.S. Forest Service, Ocala National Forest is seeking proposals to conduct mechanical site preparation through drum chopping services on approximately 3,000 acres of national forest land located in Florida. Offerors must be able to perform both single and double drum chopping to treat areas between September 7, 2021 and January 10, 2022. Proposals are due by August 13, 2021 and will be evaluated based on the offeror's experience and past performance as demonstrated through the relevant experience questionnaire. The solicitation is identified as number 12444121R0063.

This is a 100% set-aside for small businesses. The primary NAICS code is 115310 for forestry services with a $8 million size standard. The work involves chopping approximately 3,000 acres across multiple compartments in the Ocala National Forest located in Astor, Florida. The performance period is from September 7, 2021 to January 10, 2022. Offerors must demonstrate the ability to treat a minimum of 50 acres per day using drum chopping equipment that is a minimum of 24,000 pounds.