SAM #12443926Q0113

Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) – Crown Touch Release Services for 224 Acres in Virginia

This opportunity is for Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) services in the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Clinch Ranger District, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Clinch Ranger District - Scope of Work: - Timber Stand Improvement via Crown Touch Release (CTR) on approximately 224 acres across 8 stands in Scott County, Virginia - Services include selective cutting or girdling of trees to release crop trees, focusing on hardwood species such as Red Oak, White Oak, Hickory, and Yellow-Poplar - Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, supervision, tools, and incidentals - Work includes felling or girdling trees, severing grapevines, marking hazardous trees, and removing slash from road prisms - Must achieve a 'free-to-grow' rating of 4 per technical specifications - Contractors must have prior experience and equipment for forestry work, and be familiar with Southern Appalachian tree species - Products/Services Requested: - Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) – Crown Touch Release Services (approx. 224 acres) - Product line item: FY26 Crop Tree Release, part number 7540-01-152-8067, quantity 224 acres - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with safety and environmental guidelines - Use of hazard ribbon for unsafe-to-fell trees - Payment based on actual acres treated - Evaluation criteria emphasize prior experience, technical capability, and past performance - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation RFQ No.: 12443926Q0113 Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Office: Clinch Ranger District, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests Title: Thunderstruck Crown Touch Release (CTR) Project – Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) Set‑Aside: Total Small Business NAICS: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry PSC: F014 – Tree Thinning Services Estimated Value: Under $75,000.00

1. Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) streamlined Parts 12/13 procedures and supplemented by USDA and Forest Service acquisition policy.

The USDA Forest Service requires Timber Stand Improvement (Crop Tree Release) on approximately 100–224 acres (final acreage to be determined) located on the Clinch Ranger District, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Scott County, VA. Contractors shall provide all labor, equipment, supervision, tools, and incidentals to perform four‑sided crown‑touch release treatments according to the technical specifications in attached SF 18 package.

No site visit is scheduled; however, offerors may coordinate access with the COR (see contact section).

2. Period of Performance

08/17/2026 – 12/31/2026

3. Applicable Documents

All work shall comply with the Statement of Work (SOW), supplied maps, and all listed attachments included with this solicitation.

4. Evaluation Criteria (Descending Order of Importance)

Successful previous completion of Silvicultural / Timber Stand Improvement work on the George Washington & Jefferson NFs.

Knowledge of and familiarity with Southern Appalachian tree species.

Previous COR evaluations of contractor performance.

Contractor rating database information.

Price. Note: If necessary, the Forest Service may reduce acreage to award to the highest‑rated offeror rather than accept a lower‑priced, lower‑rated quote.

Award will be made using Best Value Tradeoff consistent with RFO FAR Parts 8–13.

5. Instructions to Offerors

Submit quotation on SF‑18 package.

Quotes shall include: • DUNS/UEI • SAM registration confirmation • Technical capability narrative addressing evaluation criteria • Past performance contacts • Price per acre and total evaluated price • Acknowledgment of all attachments

Quotes Due: 06/24/2026, 1700 CT Submit to: David Easter, Contracting Officer (email listed in SF‑18)

6. Key Technical Requirements (Summary)

• Contractor performs crown‑touch crop tree release to achieve “free‑to‑grow” rating of 4. • Trees to be released and trees not to be cut are specified by species group. • Hazard ribbon required for unsafe‑to‑fell trees. • All slash removed from road prisms; no piling/windrowing. • Work inspected by COR with acceptance based on meeting crop tree release thresholds. • Final acreage determined by FS Two Trails mapping July–August 2026.

7. Applicable FAR / AGAR Clauses

(Aligned with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) structure and USDA Forest Service requirements)

RFO‑Aligned FAR Clauses 

FAR 12.301 – Solicitation provisions/contract clauses for commercial products/services (RFO‑aligned)

FAR 13.004 – Legal effect of quotations

FAR 13.106‑2 – Evaluation of quotations (best value)

FAR 52.212‑1 – Instructions to Offerors

FAR 52.212‑2 – Evaluation—Commercial Products and Services

FAR 52.212‑3 – Reps & Certs

FAR 52.212‑4 – Contract Terms

FAR 52.212‑5 – Required Terms/Statutes

FAR 52.222‑41 – Service Contract Labor Standards (per SF‑18 referencing SCA WD 2015‑4339)

FAR 52.222‑55; 52.222‑62 – Labor requirements

FAR 52.232‑33 – Payment by EFT

USDA / AGAR Clauses

AGAR Part 401 – AGAR system, maintenance, definitions

AGAR Part 413 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures 

AGAR 452.208‑70 – Printing

AGAR 452.236‑73 – Archaeological resources protection 

AGAR 452.237‑75 – Working Hours

AGAR 452.246‑70 – Inspection and Acceptance

8. Points of Contact

Contracting Officer: David Easter USDA Forest Service Phone: 651‑649‑5236

COR: Christopher Jackson GTM: Royce Bedbury

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