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12443926Q0027
Response Deadline
Apr 15, 2026, 10:00 PM(CDT)8 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
Solicitation Number: 12443926Q0027
Type: Request for Quote (RFQ)
Set‑Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry
PSC: F099 – Natural Resources/Conservation – Other
Response Due: April 15, 2026 at 1700 Central Time
DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
The USDA Forest Service, Ottawa National Forest, requires contractor support to conduct rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural plant surveys within the Kitchie Two Rivers Project Area, consisting of 1334 stands totaling 39,430 acres located across Ontonagon, Houghton, and Iron Counties in Michigan. Surveys shall be conducted following the Ottawa National Forest Botany Program protocols during the field seasons 2026, 2027, and 2028, with required first‑ and second‑pass coverage as detailed in the Statement of Work.
All survey work, deliverables, and reporting must follow the technical requirements provided in the Statement of Work (SOW), including GPS track submission, rare plant documentation, NNIP reporting, stand tracker requirements, final report structure, and species list formatting.
All responsible Small Business concerns may submit a quotation which shall be considered.
SET‑ASIDE
This acquisition is 100% set aside for Total Small Business concerns.
STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENT
The contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals necessary to perform plant surveys in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and supporting materials. Requirements include:
See Attachment – Statement of Work for full technical requirements.
CLIN STRUCTURE
CLIN 0001 – Kitchie Two Rivers Plant Survey
Quantity: 1
Unit: EA
Description: All services required to perform rare plant, invasive plant, and cultural significance plant surveys for the Kitchie Two Rivers Project, Ottawa National Forest, MI, including all deliverables and reporting requirements.
(Offerors must quote a single total price.)
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
Ottawa National Forest, Ontonagon, Houghton, and Iron Counties, Michigan.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Surveys shall be performed during the field seasons of 2026, 2027, and 2028, with all work completed no later than September 15, 2028, and final deliverables submitted by October 15, 2028, per SOW requirements.
TECHNICAL DATA / ATTACHMENTS
No drawings or schematics are provided. All technical data is included in the attachments provided with this posting, to include:
EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD
In accordance with FAR 12.203 and Part 12 procedures for acquisitions under $9M, FAR 52.212‑2 does not apply.
Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on the following factors (listed in order of importance):
No tradeoffs will be conducted. Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest‑priced offeror. The highest technically rated offeror with fair and reasonable pricing and acceptable past performance will receive the award.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS
Offerors shall submit:
Quotes shall be valid for 90 days from the due date.
QUOTE SUBMISSION
Quotes Due:
April 15, 2026, at 1700 Central Time (CT)
Submission Method: david.easter@usda.gov
Email Subject Line: 12443926Q0027 – Kitchie Two Rivers Plant Survey – Vendor Quote
PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT
Ian K. Shackleford, COR
Ottawa National Forest
David Easter
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
USDA FOREST SERVICE
USDA FOREST SERVICE
NORTHERN RESEARCH STATION
1992 FOLWELL AVENUE
SAINT PAUL, MN, 55108
NAICS
Support Activities for Forestry
PSC
NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)