Tree Removal, Umatilla NWR OR
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140FS326Q0035
- Agency
- Fish and Wildlife Service Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115310 Support Activities for Forestry
- Points of contact
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- Fred Riley fred_riley@fws.gov (413) 253-8738
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for tree removal services at the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge near Boardman, Oregon under Solicitation 140FS326Q0035. The scope of work includes removal of approximately 20 hardwood trees ranging from 5 to 20 inches in diameter at breast height, debris disposal (either chipped or hauled off), stump grinding, and preservation of existing chain link fencing. Prospective contractors must hold Oregon Construction Contractors Board certification and maintain Certified Arborist credentials to be eligible for award. The evaluation will be based on best value considering price and past performance, with technical capability and past performance weighted more heavily than price. The deadline for submission of quotes is March 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, and all contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.
This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent small business set-aside, specifically for women-owned small businesses (WOSB), with a NAICS code of 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and a small business size standard of $11.5 million. No incumbent contractor or specific award value is identified in the solicitation documents. The work is anticipated to be completed within one week, with the performance period running from March through April 2026, though completion may be extended due to weather or unforeseen circumstances as approved by Refuge Managers and the contracting officer. Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The place of performance is 323 Boardman Avenue NW, Boardman, Oregon 97818, with the Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge located near Burbank, Washington, where technical points of contact Thomas Boggs and Bruce Jackson are stationed at 64 Maple Street, Burbank, WA 99323.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is issuing a Request for Quotes for a Tree Removal at the Umatilla NWR, OR. The anticipated performance period is shown below.
Period of Performance:
March- April 2026 (Completion of work should only take one week)
Solicitation 140FS326Q0035 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is 100% Small Business Set Aside and is conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, incorporating provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC Number: 2025-06, Effective Date: 10/01/2025. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is115310, Support Activities for Forestry. The small business size standard is $11.5 million.
Terms & Conditions:
Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached included in the Attachment SF1449-provisions and clauses- 140FS326Q0035
The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.
In order to be eligible for award, all contractors must have an Active Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website https://sam.gov/content/home. Please note, SAM is a free website and there is never a cost to register your entity.
Prior to or following receipt of an award, the Contractor must register with the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP) to submit requests for payment. Please note, IPP is a free website and there is never a cost to complete registration. Invoices for services will be paid after the end of the month of service, advanced payments are not allowed.
Instructions
All responsible business may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made as a firm-fixed- price contract. The basis of award is the tradeoff method, where consideration of price and the additional evaluation factors described in the Instructions to offerors. Award will be made to a responsible source in pursuant to FAR subpart 9.1.
For additional Instructions to Offerors please reference Attachment SF1449 and Attachments 1-5 .
Important Submission Dates & Site Visit Info:
1. Site Inspection:
Prior to submitting a quote, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance.
Please contact the Site POC Thomas Boggs at Thomas_boggs@fws.gov or 509-359-5954 in regards to arranging a site visit..
2. Question Submission:
All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at Fred_riley@ios.doi.gov no later than Friday, March 13, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation.
Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission for 140FS326Q0035
3. Quote Submission:
Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov, no later than Monday, March 16, 2026, at 2:00pm EDT.
Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission 140FS326Q0035.
Required Submittal Documents:
Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:
- See SF1449- Solicitation- provisions_and_clauses-_140FS326Q0035 -
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
Complete the attached document or your own version that addresses each element.
Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.
An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include technical, past experience, and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the non-cost factors outweighs the price difference.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
See attached documents:
ATTACHMENT 1 Performance Work Statement
ATTACHMENT 2 Quote Schedule
ATTACHMENT 3 Project Images
ATTACHMENT 4 SCA Wage Determination
ATTACHMENT 5 Past Performance Questionnaire
Contracting Officer/Office:
Fred Riley, Contract Specialist
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Joint Administrative Operations (JAO)
fred_riley@ios.doi.gov
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment_1-_Performance_Work_Statement.pdf | ||
| Sol_140FS326Q0035.pdf | ||
| Attachment_5-_Past_Performance_Data_Document.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_4-_SCA_Wage_Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment_2_-_Quote_Schedule.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_3-_Project_images.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Removal, Umatilla NWR OR | Award Notice | |
| Tree Removal, Umatilla NWR OR | Solicitation |
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