SAM #12444726Q0013

Vegetation Management Services for Oconee and Conasauga Ranger Districts, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests

The USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, is seeking small business contractors to provide comprehensive vegetation management services for the Oconee and Conasauga Ranger Districts in Georgia. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests - Offices: Oconee Ranger District & Conasauga Ranger District; Contracting office at USDA-FS, CSA EAST 8, Atlanta, GA - Products/Services Requested: - Wildlife midstory vegetation control (cut-surface and foliar herbicide application) – 457 acres (Oconee Ranger District) - Site preparation for planting: - Foliar herbicide treatment – 256 acres (Oconee Ranger District) - Mechanical treatment (chainsaw/brush saw) – 26 acres (Oconee Ranger District) - Seedling release and weeding treatments (basal bark, foliar, manual slashdown): - 174 acres (Conasauga Ranger District), including specific treatments for white oak and shortleaf pine seedlings - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, herbicides, and materials (no government-furnished supplies) - Detailed herbicide application protocols and safety requirements must be followed - Work covers a total of 913 acres across multiple counties and forest compartments - Set aside for SBA small businesses under NAICS 115310 - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Oconee Ranger District (Putnam, Jones, Jasper, Oglethorpe & Greene Counties, GA) - Conasauga Ranger District (Murray & Chattooga Counties, GA) - Contracting office in Atlanta, GA

Description

The USDA Forest Service, Chattahoochee‑Oconee National Forests, requires vegetation management services on the Oconee Ranger District (ORD) and Conasauga Ranger District (CRD). Work includes:

Wildlife midstory vegetation control Site preparation (foliar and mechanical) Seedling release and weeding treatments

All labor, equipment, supervision, tools, herbicides, and materials shall be provided by the contractor. No Government-furnished materials or equipment will be provided.

Period of Performance

August 1, 2026 – October 31, 2026

Project Locations

Oconee Ranger District (ORD): Putnam, Jones, Jasper, Oglethorpe & Greene Counties, GA Conasauga Ranger District (CRD): Murray & Chattooga Counties, GA

Scope of Work

The contractor shall perform:

Oconee Ranger District (ORD)

457 acres – Wildlife midstory treatment (cut‑surface & foliar) 256 acres – Site preparation (foliar) 26 acres – Site preparation (mechanical)

Conasauga Ranger District (CRD)

174 acres – Seedling release and weeding (basal bark, foliar, manual slashdown)

Total acreage: 913 acres

A detailed Statement of Work is included as an attachment.

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