Tongass National Forest Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT)

This firm fixed price solicitation issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks pre-commercial tree thinning services on approximately 1370 acres of young growth forest stands within the Tongass National Forest in Ketchikan, Alaska. Under the contract, the selected offeror will be required to thin trees between 22 to 27 years of age, treat slash, and perform related work in compliance with all contract terms, specifications, and provisions using chain saws and hand tools only due to the steep and rugged terrain. Proposals are due by August 31, 2021 and will be evaluated based on the offeror's experience, past performance, safety record, proposed costs, and ability to meet the requirements.

The set-aside is designated for total small business concerns only. The primary NAICS code is 115310 for timber tract management with a size standard of $8 million. The contract has been designated for 1370 acres across 31 separate items ranging in size from 3 to 144 acres, some requiring up to 4 miles of walk-in or ATV access. The contractor will be fully responsible for furnishing all required labor, equipment, housing, supplies, and transportation to complete the thinning services with the exception of any government-furnished property. Place of performance will be in Ketchikan, Alaska.