Ottawa National Forest Silver Branch Plant Survey 3
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 12443926Q0069
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Ironwood, Michigan 49938, United States
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About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks botanical survey services across 350 stands totaling 7,992 acres at the Ottawa National Forest in Michigan, with quotations due May 22 and questions due May 14. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 541620 with a $19 million size standard.
Place of performance is Ironwood, Michigan, covering compartments in Ontonagon, Houghton, and Iron Counties within the Kenton, Ontonagon, and Watersmeet Ranger Districts. The contractor must survey all 350 stands at least once between May 15 and September 15, 2026 and/or 2027, with a minimum of 105 stands (30% of stands and 30% of acreage) receiving a second visit at least three weeks after initial survey. All surveys must be completed by September 15, 2027, with results and paperwork submitted by October 15, 2027.
Surveys target 162 rare plant species (Regional Forester's Sensitive Species, state-listed plants, and plants of potential viability concern), 38 priority non-native invasive plants, and 36 plants of cultural significance using controlled intuitive or meander methodology with GPS tracking in NAD83 decimal degrees. The contract is structured as three geographic bid items: Item 1 (97 stands, 2,993.4 acres), Item 2 (92 stands, 1,930.9 acres), Item 3 (161 stands, 3,067.4 acres). Contractors must provide pricing for all three items or submit on an all-or-none basis.
Technical evaluation requires demonstration of crew qualifications, knowledge of upper Midwest flora and Botrychium genus, botany field survey experience in the region, capacity to locate new rare plant populations, and schedule completion capability. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance. The contract is firm-fixed price, one base year, no options, with delivery F.O.B. destination. Service Contract Act prevailing wage requirements apply, with minimum rates ranging from $16.01 to $29.19 per hour plus fringe benefits. Subcontractors are permitted for botanical surveys, quality assurance, GIS, and reporting.
Notice text
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Questions for this Solicitation are attached.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12443926Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Silver Branch Plant Survey Contract 3. The purpose of the contract is to survey specified areas of the Ottawa National Forest for the presence of Regional Forester’s Sensitive plants, State of Michigan listed plants, other plants of potential viability concern, priority non-native invasive plants, and plants of cultural significance.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620 The small business size standard is $19 M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The period of performance start date of June 1, 2026 is estimated and could change.
At least 3 weeks must pass between consecutive surveys in a stand. All surveys must be completed by September 15, 2027. All results and completed paperwork must be submitted by October 15, 2027.
The Contractor shall progressively accomplish the work at a rate that will result in completion of the contract within the time specified.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals (except those designated as Government-furnished property listed in the Statement of Work).
Questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov and are due no later than May 14, 2026, at 1200 PM Central Time.
Quotes shall be submitted via email to christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov and are due no later than May 22, 2026, at 1200 PM, Central Time.
Update #1 ·
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12443926Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Silver Branch Plant Survey Contract 3. The purpose of the contract is to survey specified areas of the Ottawa National Forest for the presence of Regional Forester’s Sensitive plants, State of Michigan listed plants, other plants of potential viability concern, priority non-native invasive plants, and plants of cultural significance.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620 The small business size standard is $19 M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
The period of performance start date of June 1, 2026 is estimated and could change.
At least 3 weeks must pass between consecutive surveys in a stand. All surveys must be completed by September 15, 2027. All results and completed paperwork must be submitted by October 15, 2027.
The Contractor shall progressively accomplish the work at a rate that will result in completion of the contract within the time specified.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals (except those designated as Government-furnished property listed in the Statement of Work).
Questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov and are due no later than May 14, 2026, at 1200 PM Central Time.
Quotes shall be submitted via email to christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov and are due no later than May 22, 2026, at 1200 PM, Central Time.
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