Hand Tree Planting IDIQ Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12444525Q0005
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115112 Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is seeking small businesses to provide hand tree planting services for the Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests in Michigan through an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The solicitation requires contractors to perform containerized and bareroot seedling tree planting across multiple forest zones, with comprehensive management of project administration, quality control, logistics, labor, equipment, and materials. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a proposal including completed schedules, terms and conditions, and a technical proposal covering past experience, personnel qualifications, and a quality control plan. Evaluation will be conducted using a best value approach, considering technical factors and pricing. The proposal submission deadline is April 1, 2025, with technical questions to be directed to specific Forest Service zone contacts, including representatives from both the Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests.
The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 115112 with a size standard of $9.5 million, targeting contractors capable of executing tree planting services across approximately 1,024 acres. The contract has a maximum combined award amount of $3,000,000 and a five-year performance period from the date of award, with primary planting activities occurring during spring seasons. Planting quantities will range from 30 to 1,165 trees per year across four forest zones (Hiawatha East and West, Huron-Manistee East and West), involving various pine species including Red Pine, White Pine, and Jack Pine. Specific planting requirements include different tree densities, spacing configurations (5x6, 7x7, and 7x10), and techniques such as hand scalping of planting spots. The place of performance is within the Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests in Michigan, with estimated planting periods typically running from late April to mid-June each year.
Notice text
The USDA Forest Service, CSA#6 Team, announces a Small Business Set-Aside request for proposal opportunity for Tree Planting Services Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts on the Hiawatha National Forest and Huron-Manistee National Forest, both located in Michigan. Work consists of containerized/seedling tree planting per the specifications attached in the solicitation, and work area is located in various locations of the Hiawatha National Forest and Huron-Manistee National Forest.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 115112. The Small Business Administration size standard is $9.5 million.
Contractors are required to be actively registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov in order to be considered for award. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis, the solicitation or any follow up information requests. The solicitation is posted to this sam.gov announcement and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided.
The contractor shall provide all management and project administration services, quality control, logistical support, vehicles, labor, equipment and materials to complete the work described in this solicitation.
One or more IDIQ contracts will be awarded from this solicitation with a performance period of five years from date of award. The maximum award amount, of all IDIQ contracts combined, shall not exceed $3,000,00.00.
Proposals may be emailed to the address located on page 4 of the combined synopsis/solicitation or emailed to danette.cappello@usda.gov. As stated on page 4 of the solicitation, a complete quote will consist of:
- Completed Schedules of Items (Attachments A, 1, 2, and 3).
- Completed pages 11-16 of this combined solicitation (12444525Q0005 Terms Conditions Provisions).
- A technical proposal consisting of the following items:
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- Past Experience
- Past Performance
- Personnel Qualifications
- Quality Control Plan
- Any additional; technical information the offeror would like to share in reference to the evaluation criteria on pages 4-10
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Technical Questions can be referred to:
Andrea Schoch – Hiawatha NF East Zone (906) 298-8112
Jake Attebery – Hiawatha NF West Zone (906) 387-2512 ext. 1024
Stephen Osborne – Huron-Manistee NF East Zone (231) 878-2211
Keith Konen – Huron-Manistee NF West Zone (231) 848-7090 ext. 555-3116
Mark Shermak – Huron-Manistee NF West Zone (231) 745-5858
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Hand Tree Planting IDIQ Hiawatha and Huron-Manistee National Forests | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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