SAM #127EAT26Q0072

Invasive Weed Survey and Treatment Services for Cleveland National Forest (Canyon 2 Fire Area)

The USDA Forest Service, Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District, is seeking small business contractors to provide invasive weed survey and treatment services in areas affected by the 2017 Canyon 2 Fire. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Cleveland National Forest, Trabuco Ranger District - Contact: Megan Acord - Scope of Work: - Annual survey and treatment of 22 acres in the North Sierra Peak Fuel break area - Target invasive species: yellow starthistle, Italian thistle, tamarisk, and tumbleweed - Services include both chemical and mechanical removal methods - Requires qualified botanists and licensed pesticide applicators - Includes data reporting, GIS mapping, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations - Contract Structure: - Base year plus two one-year option periods (total up to three years) - Total of up to 66 acres surveyed and treated over the contract term - No specific OEMs, products, or part numbers are referenced; this is a service-based requirement - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry-Fuels Management Services)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 127EAT26Q0072 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for services to survey and treat target non-native plants in areas affected by the 2017 Cayon 2 Fire. Survey and treatment areas will include: roadsides and various areas within the planned fuel break along North Main Divide and adjacent roads in the Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry-Fuels Management Services The small business size standard is $34M. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to submission of quotations to be eligible for award. Lack of SAM registration will make a contractor ineligible for award. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Quotes are due no later than 15 July 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time by email to the Contracting

Officer, Megan Acord, at Megan.Acord@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. Offerors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes to this office before offer due date and time.

Period of Performance for this requirement is base plus two (2) one-year options.

Quote Submissions: Quotes are due no later than 15 July 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Standard time.

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