LPF USFS Rincon Station - Santa Barbara RD Emergency Sycamore Hazardous Tree Removal
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 127EAT26Q0023
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561730 Landscaping Services
- Place of performance
- Carpinteria, California, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest (USFS LPF) is seeking contracted support for an arborist-certified assessment report and removal of a dying sycamore tree located behind employee quarters at the Rincon Station in the Santa Barbara Ranger District that has been deemed a threat to federal employee life, health, and safety. This Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation number 127EAT26Q0023 encompasses four line items: arborist assessment report, tree removal with traffic and pedestrian controls, stump grinding and site restoration, and debris hauling and disposal. Key contractor qualifications include current International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certification for the assigned arborist, adequate financial resources to perform work pending invoice processing, and verifiable past performance experience with similar tree removal projects. The evaluation will award the contract to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer with acceptable past performance using sealed bid methodology. The solicitation deadline is January 28, 2026, at 2359 Pacific Time, and all contractors must maintain active SAM.gov registration with a current Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) at time of submission.
This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561730 (Landscaping Services) with a small business size standard of $9.5 million, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The anticipated period of performance is January 30, 2026 through February 20, 2026, with work to be completed within 14 calendar days following award during standard working hours of 0700–1530 or 0700–1730. The work is located in Carpinteria, California at the USFS Rincon Station behind employee housing at GPS coordinates 34°24.075'N, 119°29.460'W. Applicable labor standards include the Service Contract Act Wage Determination 1977-0727 (Revision 79, dated 12/03/2025), which establishes a Forestry Technician prevailing wage rate of $22.12 per hour plus $5.55 fringe benefits. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability coverage of $500,000 per occurrence/$750,000 aggregate, and Automobile Liability coverage of $500,000 combined single limit.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12 that includes the following Deviation(s): (1) This solicitation uses and requires completion of the SF 1449 with the proposal as part of offeror responsive determination. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. All contractors interested in responding to this solicitation must have an Active Registration in SAM.gov with a current UEI number at the time of offer/quote submittal.
(1) Action Code. F – Natural Resources and Conservation Services
(2) Original Posting Date. 01/22/2026
Amendment 0001 Posting Date. 01/28/2026
(3) Project Title/Subject. LPF USFS Rincon Station - Santa Barbara RD Emergency (ER) Sycamore Hazardous Tree Removal
(4) Description. The United States Forest Service (USFS) Los Padres National Forest (LPF) requires contracted support for an arborist certified assessment report and removal of a dying sycamore tree that has been deemed a threat to federal employee life, health and safety, located behind employee quarters near the USFS Rincon Station in the Santa Barbara Ranger District (RD).
(5) North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code. 561730, Landscaping Services The small business size standard is $9.5
(6) Product or Service Code (PSC). F014, Natural Resource/Conservation – Tree Thinning
(7) Place of Contract Performance. The tree is located near the USFS Rincon Station in the Santa Barbera Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest in Carpinteria, CA. Santa Barbara County. Reference the contract terms and maps for more information.
(8) Solicitation Number. 127EAT26Q0023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(9) Line-Item Number. 4-line items are anticipated. See the schedule of items in attachments.
(10) Set-aside Status. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
(11) Closing Response Date. 01/28/2026 no later than 2359 PT. Offer submissions must include the solicitation number in the subject of the email(s) and contractor’s name. (e.g. Offer, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company). The interested Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of proposal by the Contracting Officer.
(12) Cutoff for Questions. 01/28/2026 no later than 1100 PT. Questions must be submitted via email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and bradley.king@usda.gov to prevent response delays. All inquiries must include the solicitation number (Item 8 herein) in the subject of the email. (e.g. Questions, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)
(13) Site Visit. The Forest Service will not offer a site visit given the emergent situation. Photos and maps are provided.
(14) Contact Point or Contracting Officer. Klenise Wallace, Klenise.wallace@usda.gov. All questions pertaining to this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing, via email to this contact.
(15) Contracting Office Address. 333 Broadway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Tips for Submission.
a. Read the solicitation carefully and ensure that proposals include all documents specified in Attachment 1. If there are amendments, ensure the most current version of documents are provided in the proposal package.
b. Ensure all questions have been addressed prior to quoter/offer/proposal submission.
c. Ensure all correspondence includes the solicitation number (at item 8), the contractor’s name and correspondence purpose (e.g. Email Purpose, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contract award information will be provided under an Award Notice via SAM.gov after the Government completes evaluation of quotes/offers if a Best Value Determination can be made. The contract award notice will contain only the following:
(16) Contract Award Date. The anticipated award date is 01/30/2026
(17) Contract Type. Anticipated award is a FFP Purchase Order
(17) Contract Award Dollar Amount. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
(18) Contract Award Number. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
(19) Contractor. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
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. All contractors interested in responding to this solicitation must have an Active Registration in SAM.gov with a current UEI number at the time of offer/quote submittal.
(1) Action Code. F – Natural Resources and Conservation Services
(2) Posting Date. 01/22/2026
(3) Project Title/Subject. LPF USFS Rincon Station - Santa Barbara RD Emergency (ER) Sycamore Hazardous Tree Removal
(4) Description. The United States Forest Service (USFS) Los Padres National Forest (LPF) requires contracted support for an arborist certified assessment report and removal of a dying sycamore tree that has been deemed a threat to federal employee life, health and safety, located behind employee quarters near the USFS Rincon Station in the Santa Barbara Ranger District (RD).
(5) North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code. 561730, Landscaping Services The small business size standard is $9.5
(6) Product or Service Code (PSC). F014, Natural Resource/Conservation – Tree Thinning
(7) Place of Contract Performance. The tree is located near the USFS Rincon Station in the Santa Barbera Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest in Carpinteria, CA. Santa Barbara County. Reference the contract terms and maps for more information.
(8) Solicitation Number. 127EAT26Q0023 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
(9) Line-Item Number. 4-line items are anticipated. See the schedule of items in attachments.
(10) Set-aside Status. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
(11) Closing Response Date. 01/28/2026 no later than 2359 PT. Offer submissions must include the solicitation number in the subject of the email(s) and contractor’s name. (e.g. Offer, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company). The interested Contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of proposal by the Contracting Officer.
(12) Cutoff for Questions. 01/28/2026 no later than 1100 PT. Questions must be submitted via email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and bradley.king@usda.gov to prevent response delays. All inquiries must include the solicitation number (Item 8 herein) in the subject of the email. (e.g. Questions, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)
(13) Site Visit. The Forest Service will not offer a site visit given the emergent situation. Photos and maps are provided.
(14) Contact Point or Contracting Officer. Klenise Wallace, Klenise.wallace@usda.gov. All questions pertaining to this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing, via email to this contact.
(15) Contracting Office Address. 333 Broadway Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.
Tips for Submission.
a. Read the solicitation carefully and ensure that proposals include all documents specified in Attachment 1.
b. Ensure all questions have been addressed prior to quoter/offer/proposal submission.
c. Ensure all correspondence includes the solicitation number (at item 8), the contractor’s name and correspondence purpose (e.g. Email Purpose, 127EAS25Q0001, ABC Company)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contract award information will be provided under an Award Notice via SAM.gov after the Government completes evaluation of quotes/offers if a Best Value Determination can be made. The contract award notice will contain only the following:
(16) Contract Award Date. The anticipated award date is 01/30/2026
(17) Contract Type. Anticipated award is a FFP Purchase Order
(17) Contract Award Dollar Amount. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
(18) Contract Award Number. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
(19) Contractor. To be determined following evaluation of competitive proposals.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A7. A9_Reps and Certs.1_FILLABLE.docx | DOCX document | |
| A7. A1_SF30&Terms-127EAT26Q0023-0001.pdf | ||
| A9_Reps and Certs_FILLABLE.docx | DOCX document | |
| A1_SF1449andTerms-127EAT26Q0023.pdf | ||
| A2_SOW - LPFRinconERTreeRemoval_012026.pdf | ||
| A3_ SOI_127EAT26Q0023.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| A4_ Photos-LPFRinconERTreeRemoval_092025.pdf | ||
| A6_SCA WD1977-0727_v79AZ_20251203.pdf | ||
| A5_ MAPS_Rincon Sycamore Tree Removal.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| A7_Proposal Form 127EAT26Q0023.docx | DOCX document | |
| A8_PastPerfQuest127EAS26Q0023.pdf |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LPF USFS Rincon Station - Santa Barbara RD Emergency Sycamore Hazardous Tree Removal | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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