R2 Tree Planting Support IDIQ

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking tree planting and related services for the Rocky Mountain Region through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The solicitation covers planting and restoration services for lands disturbed by fire, insects, diseases, harvest, or other causes requiring vegetation cover. Contractors will be responsible for furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, and supplies to complete tree planting tasks, including tree transport, handling, planting, and animal damage control treatments. The procurement follows a two-phase submission process, with Phase I requiring a signed cover letter and past performance submission due by May 27, 2025, and Phase II involving technical quotes and price matrices. Evaluation will be based on a comprehensive technical survey assessing contractors' operational readiness, safety practices, equipment capabilities, and experience in forest restoration services.

The contract is set aside for total small business with a NAICS code 115310 and a small business size standard of $34M. The performance period runs from the award date through April 29, 2029, with an estimated project magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Planting will occur across multiple National Forests in the Rocky Mountain Region, with work typically conducted during three seasonal windows from approximately March 1 to November 15. The average annual planting accomplishment is projected at 3,891 acres, with an additional 21,545 acres of certified natural regeneration. Contractors will primarily use FT112 (6 cu. in.) container-grown seedlings and must adhere to strict quality control standards, with payment calculated based on planting quality percentages. The place of performance is located in Evergreen, Colorado 80401, covering various forest regions including Bighorn, Black Hills, GMUG, and others.