Tree Removal for the Sterling Field Support Center in Sterling, VA

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks firm fixed-price tree removal services at the Sterling Field Support Center in Sterling, Virginia, with quotations due July 20, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside, specifically women-owned small business under NAICS 561730 with a $9.5 million annual revenue size standard.

Work is performed at 43741 Weather Service Road, Sterling, VA 20166. The scope includes cutting and removing all trees and woody vegetation within a minimum 12-foot zone inside the perimeter fence; completely removing dead, dying, or structurally compromised hazardous trees to ground level; grinding stumps to a minimum 6 inches below existing grade or treating them with NOAA-approved herbicide; and protecting the perimeter fence using rigging, cranes, or specialized lowering techniques to prevent damage. The contractor must remove all large organic waste daily and dispose of it off-site at an authorized, licensed facility in compliance with local green waste regulations. Site restoration includes raking, leveling, and stabilizing disturbed soil. The contractor is recommended to employ at least one International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist to oversee felling and rigging operations. All work must comply strictly with OSHA 1910.269 and ANSI Z133 safety standards.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, with 48-hour advance written approval required for any variance. The contractor is solely liable for damage to government property and must obtain all necessary permits and provide Safety Data Sheets for any chemicals used.

All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a Unique Entity Identifier. Evaluation factors are Personnel Qualifications (requiring present REAL-ID, passport, or federal employee/military/veteran ID for entry), Technical Approach and Capability (proof of one Certified Arborist and insurance certificate), Past Performance (minimum two to three references with phone numbers), and Price. Service Contract Act Wage Determination WD 2015-4281 (REV-37) applies. Contractors must provide mandatory sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention training to all employees within 30 business days of contract award. Quotations must be submitted electronically to abigail.green@noaa.gov.