Region 01 Tree Planting Services

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking tree planting services for its Northern Region (R1), covering National Forests and Bureau of Land Management lands in Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The anticipated five-year Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract will focus on high-quality tree planting, shrub/native planting, and associated reforestation services. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a statement of interest electronically to Gilbert Chonje by 1:00 PM CT on April 10, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, vendors will need to demonstrate capability in forest restoration services, particularly in areas disturbed by fire, insects, diseases, or harvesting. The formal solicitation is expected to be available on SAM.gov in July or August 2025, with potential contractors advised to prepare comprehensive capabilities statements.

The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated contract value of $30 million, structured with a Firm Fixed Price mechanism. The five-year contract timeline suggests services will be performed from late 2025 through 2030, covering multiple geographic areas across four states. Interested small businesses in the Support Activities for Forestry (NAICS 115310) and Natural Resources/Conservation - Forest Tree Planting (PSC F005) categories are encouraged to respond. The contract will encompass comprehensive tree improvement and reforestation efforts, with potential work in diverse environmental conditions. The government anticipates making the contract award between October and December 2025, providing small businesses with a significant opportunity in forest restoration and conservation services.