RFP Pomeroy Ranger District NZ Blowdown Cleanup

USDA Forest Service, Northwestern Region, is soliciting proposals under RFP 1240BK27R0001 for cleanup and processing of windthrown trees on the Pomeroy Ranger District, with offers due December 2, 2026 per the listing. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 562119 (Other Waste Collection).

The scope covers processing, decking, and piling activity slash from three blowdown events on Forest Service roads: 18.8 days of work (DA) under Item 0001, 8 DA under Item 0002, and 1.2 DA under Item 0003. The work aims to reduce insect and disease infestations, lower hazardous fuel loading, and preserve the economic value of wood material. Technical proposals must address past performance, technical approach including crew size and equipment, production rates, and estimated completion timelines.

The acquisition is a firm-fixed-price requirements contract incorporating FAR and AGAR provisions by reference. Performance runs December 9, 2026 through October 30, 2027, with delivery to the Pomeroy Ranger District in Grant County, Washington. Service Contract Labor Standards apply, with a laborer/grounds maintenance wage determination of $20.65 plus 24.6% fringe benefits. The government may require Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data to establish fair and reasonable pricing.

Award goes to the offeror providing the most advantageous quote, based on past performance, technical approach, and price, with technical and cost factors considered approximately equal in value. Technical proposals are due in Microsoft Word or PDF, past performance in PDF, and pricing in Microsoft Excel, submitted electronically to kevin.flores@usda.gov. Contracting officer Jason N. Tanamor is the designated contact. Offerors must comply with anti-discrimination laws and diversity, equity, and inclusion certifications as conditions of payment.

No formal site visit is scheduled; offerors may conduct their own site research at their own expense. The attached RFP summary cites an offer deadline of March 20, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. Pacific Time, which conflicts with the December 2, 2026 due date in the listing and must be verified in the solicitation before bidding. The file also states the solicitation was issued November 5, 2026, one day before the listing's posting date.