National Park Service (NPS) - Big Thicket National
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140P2124R0010
- Agency
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National Park Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115310 Support Activities for Forestry
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for forest mastication services within the Big Sandy Creek Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas. The contractor will be required to masticate and remove midstory vegetation from approximately 247 acres across five locations by October 1, 2024, while minimizing damage to soils and mature trees. Proposals will be evaluated based on the offeror's technical approach, experience, available equipment, safety and environmental plans, and price. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on January 10, 2024 at the specified location with no virtual option.
This is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 115310 for forest and conservation work. The period of performance is from March 1, 2024 to October 1, 2024, and work will be performed within the Big Sandy Creek Unit of Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas. Offerors must have experience on three similar projects and equipment including a 200HP forestry masticator. The current incumbent is unknown, and the budget is unspecified. The closing date for proposals is February 13, 2024.
Notice text
5 versions
Update #5 · Latest ·
National Park Service (NPS) - Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) - Big Sandy Creek Unit Forest Mastication
Amendment 0004 - Posted 01/31/2024 - incorporates update RFQ Document and Evaluation Criteria, and additional attachment. The closing date and time have been extend to Tuesday, February 13, 2024 no later than 1400 Mountain Time
Amendment 0003 - Posted 01/29/2024 and updates the size standard of NAICS Code 115310 included in solicitation to $34.0 and extend the closing date and time by one day to February 2, 2024 no later than 1400 Mountain Time.
Amendment 0002 - Posted 01/24/2024 and attaches the correct questions and answers document that was inadvertently not uploaded correctly with Amendment 0001.
Amendment 0001 - Posted 01/22/2024 and addresses Contractor asked questions and incorporates additional attachments and updated RFQ Document which incorporates some answers to questions. All additional or changed items are in Red Text.
Full solicitation posted January 2, 2024
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 10:00 AM Central Time
Location: Meet at the corner of FM 1276 and J. Hendrix Road, about 2.5 miles northwest of Dallardsville, Texas. On Google Maps, J. Hendrix Rd can appear as Lily Road. There will be flagging on the corner to make it obvious. The coordinates are 30.6467, -94.6640 if that helps.
Due to spotty cell service in the area there will be NO virtual option available. If contractors cannot attend the pre-planned site visit, contractors are encouraged to visit the site on their own, and reference FAR 52.237-1 above should a contractor not elect to visit site prior to submission of their quote/proposal.
Contractors are encouraged to fully read Section E to ensure all documentation is submitted as required.
Update #4 ·
National Park Service (NPS) - Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) - Big Sandy Creek Unit Forest Mastication
Amendment 0003 - Posted 01/29/2024 and updates the size standard of NAICS Code 115310 included in solicitation to $34.0 and extend the closing date and time by one day to February 2, 2024 no later than 02/02/2024.
Amendment 0002 - Posted 01/24/2024 and attaches the correct questions and answers document that was inadvertently not uploaded correctly with Amendment 0001.
Amendment 0001 - Posted 01/22/2024 and addresses Contractor asked questions and incorporates additional attachments and updated RFQ Document which incorporates some answers to questions. All additional or changed items are in Red Text.
Full solicitation posted January 2, 2024
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 10:00 AM Central Time
Location: Meet at the corner of FM 1276 and J. Hendrix Road, about 2.5 miles northwest of Dallardsville, Texas. On Google Maps, J. Hendrix Rd can appear as Lily Road. There will be flagging on the corner to make it obvious. The coordinates are 30.6467, -94.6640 if that helps.
Due to spotty cell service in the area there will be NO virtual option available. If contractors cannot attend the pre-planned site visit, contractors are encouraged to visit the site on their own, and reference FAR 52.237-1 above should a contractor not elect to visit site prior to submission of their quote/proposal.
Contractors are encouraged to fully read Section E to ensure all documentation is submitted as required.
Update #3 ·
National Park Service (NPS) - Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) - Big Sandy Creek Unit Forest Mastication
Amendment 0002 - Posted 01/24/2024 and attaches the correct questions and answers document that was inadvertently not uploaded correctly with Amendment 0001.
Amendment 0001 - Posted 01/22/2024 and addresses Contractor asked questions and incorporates additional attachments and updated RFQ Document which incorporates some answers to questions. All additional or changed items are in Red Text.
Full solicitation posted January 2, 2024
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 10:00 AM Central Time
Location: Meet at the corner of FM 1276 and J. Hendrix Road, about 2.5 miles northwest of Dallardsville, Texas. On Google Maps, J. Hendrix Rd can appear as Lily Road. There will be flagging on the corner to make it obvious. The coordinates are 30.6467, -94.6640 if that helps.
Due to spotty cell service in the area there will be NO virtual option available. If contractors cannot attend the pre-planned site visit, contractors are encouraged to visit the site on their own, and reference FAR 52.237-1 above should a contractor not elect to visit site prior to submission of their quote/proposal.
Contractors are encouraged to fully read Section E to ensure all documentation is submitted as required.
Update #2 ·
National Park Service (NPS) - Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) - Big Sandy Creek Unit Forest Mastication
Amendment 0001 - Posted 01/22/2024 and addresses Contractor asked questions and incorporates additional attachments and updated RFQ Document which incorporates some answers to questions. All additional or changed items are in Red Text.
Full solicitation posted January 2, 2024
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 10:00 AM Central Time
Location: Meet at the corner of FM 1276 and J. Hendrix Road, about 2.5 miles northwest of Dallardsville, Texas. On Google Maps, J. Hendrix Rd can appear as Lily Road. There will be flagging on the corner to make it obvious. The coordinates are 30.6467, -94.6640 if that helps.
Due to spotty cell service in the area there will be NO virtual option available. If contractors cannot attend the pre-planned site visit, contractors are encouraged to visit the site on their own, and reference FAR 52.237-1 above should a contractor not elect to visit site prior to submission of their quote/proposal.
Contractors are encouraged to fully read Section E to ensure all documentation is submitted as required.
Update #1 ·
National Park Service (NPS) - Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) - Big Sandy Creek Unit Forest Mastication
Full solicitation posted January 2, 2024
Pre-Proposal Meeting:
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 - 10:00 AM Central Time
Location: Meet at the corner of FM 1276 and J. Hendrix Road, about 2.5 miles northwest of Dallardsville, Texas. On Google Maps, J. Hendrix Rd can appear as Lily Road. There will be flagging on the corner to make it obvious. The coordinates are 30.6467, -94.6640 if that helps.
Due to spotty cell service in the area there will be NO virtual option available. If contractors cannot attend the pre-planned site visit, contractors are encouraged to visit the site on their own, and reference FAR 52.237-1 above should a contractor not elect to visit site prior to submission of their quote/proposal.
Contractors are encouraged to fully read Section E to ensure all documentation is submitted as required.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Service (NPS) - Big Thicket National | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| National Park Service (NPS) - Big Thicket National Preserve (BITH) - Big Sandy | Pre-Solicitation |
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