Hazard trees removal. Okanogan-wenatchee national forest
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1240BD26Q0005
- Agency
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Region 6 - Pacific Northwest Region
Forest Service, Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115310 Support Activities for Forestry
- Place of performance
- Leavenworth, Washington 98826, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6) is seeking qualified contractors to remove two hazard trees that fell onto a Forest Service mechanic shop building at the Wenatchee River Ranger District in Leavenworth, Washington, following a severe windstorm on December 10, 2025. The procurement, issued as Solicitation Number 1240BD26Q0005, is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items under FAR Part 12 procedures and requires the contractor to safely remove tree sections resting against Forest Service buildings and dispose of all debris outside the Forest Service compound in a lawful manner, while leaving portions of the trees on private property for the homeowner to address. Key contract requirements include compliance with OSHA regulations, use of specialized equipment such as cranes, employment of licensed crane operators, and protection of government personnel and property throughout the removal operation. Evaluation will be based on technical capability, price, and past performance, with technical factors potentially serving as the controlling criterion for award determination. Offers are due by 2:00 PM PST on January 26, 2026, submitted via email to jorge.somoza@usda.gov, with technical questions directed to Zach Fowler at 509-883-8488 or Zacharie.Fowler@usda.gov; bidders are strongly advised to visit the project site prior to submission to assess road systems and site access.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a small business size standard of $11.5 Million under NAICS Code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry), making it available exclusively to small business concerns. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value has been disclosed in the solicitation materials. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, though no explicit budget range has been provided. The scope involves removal of two hazard trees with an anticipated completion timeline following award, though specific project duration details are contained within the full solicitation document. Performance will take place at the Wenatchee River Ranger District facility in Leavenworth, WA 98826, with site familiarization recommended prior to bid submission.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
ADDRESS ALL QUESTIONS TO JORGE SOMOZA AT jorge.somoza@usda.gov 509-423-2224
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240BD26Q0005 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the removal of two hazard trees that have fallen into Forest Service Property (a Building). The removal will involve removing parts of the trees that are resting against Forest Service buildings and disposing those parts outside Forest Service compound in a lawful manner. The remaining parts of the trees on the private property side of the fence will not be the contractors responsible for disposing.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310. The small business size standard is $11.5 Million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
No Pre Bid Meeting will be held. Project Bidders are advised to visit the project site prior to bidding to be familiar with the projects road system and the access to site.
Technical Point of contact is Zach Fowler at 509-883-8488 or email Zacharie.Fowler@usda.gov
The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.
There are two attachments: one is the Solicitation 1240BD26Q0005 which includes Form SF-1449, Schedule of Items, applicable clauses, Statement of Work, Maps, Wage Determination, and evaluation criteria. The second attachment is pictures of the trees.
Vendors are advised that the home owners where the trees fell from have not being contacted by the Forest Service and are unaware of the Forest Service intentions to have a contractor remove the fallen trees. Please ask permision before entering their property.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240BD26Q0005 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the removal of two hazard trees that have fallen into Forest Service Property (a Building). The removal will involve removing parts of the trees that are resting against Forest Service buildings and disposing those parts outside Forest Service compound in a lawful manner. The remaining parts of the trees on the private property side of the fence will not be the contractors responsible for disposing.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310. The small business size standard is $11.5 Million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
No Pre Bid Meeting will be held. Project Bidders are advised to visit the project site prior to bidding to be familiar with the projects road system and the access to site.
Technical Point of contact is Zach Fowler at 509-883-8488 or email Zacharie.Fowler@usda.gov
The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.
There are two attachments: one is the Solicitation 1240BD26Q0005 which includes Form SF-1449, Schedule of Items, applicable clauses, Statement of Work, Maps, Wage Determination, and evaluation criteria. The second attachment is pictures of the trees.
Vendors are advised that the home owners where the trees fell from have not being contacted by the Forest Service and are unaware of the Forest Service intentions to have a contractor remove the fallen trees. Please ask permision before entering their property.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pictures.pdf | ||
| Solicitation 1240BD26Q0005 Hazard Tree Removal.pdf |
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