Forestry & Invasive Species Management

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis is seeking forestry and invasive species management services at Fort Gregg-Adams through a non-personal services contract. The procurement encompasses five primary service areas: invasive species control across 40 acres, habitat conversion and thinning of 5-15 acres of closed canopy forest to open woodland, prescribed burning with smoke management for 40 acres, grassland restoration covering 45 acres to support pollinators and migratory birds, and timber stand improvement across 90 acres using chemical and mechanical methods. Contractors must possess extensive qualifications including 10 years of forestry experience in Virginia, certifications as a Prescribed Burn Manager, Certified Arborist, and Pesticide Applicator in multiple categories. The solicitation was posted on August 13, 2025, with proposals due by September 3, 2025, and interested parties may contact Contract Specialist Dacey Powell or Contracting Officer Octavia L. Heflin-Smith for additional information. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and will be evaluated based on compliance with federal environmental regulations including AR 200-1, the Sikes Act, and the Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-aside with a total contract value of $19,000,000 and a size standard of $19M for the primary NAICS code. The contract structure includes a base year plus four option years, establishing a firm fixed-price arrangement with an expected performance period from September 23, 2025, to September 22, 2030. All services will be performed at Fort Gregg-Adams in Petersburg, Virginia, with contractors required to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, specialized tools, materials, and supervision necessary to complete the work. The solicitation documents also indicate this is classified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) procurement, and contractors must comply with comprehensive installation vetting policies including NCIC-III background checks and DES Form 190-2 submissions for all personnel requiring base access. Monthly reporting requirements and strict adherence to state, federal, and environmental safety regulations are mandatory throughout the contract performance period.