SAM #12443926Q0187

Forestry Services for Timber Sale Preparation and Forest Management in Chippewa National Forest and Penn North Area

This opportunity involves multiple forestry management and timber sale preparation projects led by the USDA Forest Service (Chippewa National Forest, Blackduck Ranger District) and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). - Government Buyers: - USDA Forest Service, Chippewa National Forest, Blackduck Ranger District - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are mentioned; all requirements are for forestry services and labor. - Products/Services Requested: - Timber sale preparation services for approximately 413 acres and 5,500 CCF of red pine, spruce, and balsam fir, including: - Stand boundary layout - GPS-based boundary tracking and polygon creation - Boundary marking and cut tree marking (using Forest Service tracer paint) - Sample tree cruising (requires Forest Service Qualified Cruiser Certification) - Additional forest management services across multiple units, including: - Clearcutting with reserves, commercial thinning, patch clearcutting, group selection cuts, and coppice cuts - Post-harvest reforestation (planting white spruce, balsam fir, white pine) - Stocking surveys and certification at 1, 3, and 5 years post-harvest - Animal damage control and release operations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of government-furnished Forest Service tracer paint for marking - Cruiser of record must be Forest Service Qualified Cruiser Certified - Strict adherence to silvicultural prescriptions, data accuracy, and compliance inspections - Seasonal restrictions for operations (e.g., frozen or dry soil periods) - Long-term monitoring and certification of regeneration success (up to 5 years post-harvest) - Environmental mitigations for wildlife, wetlands, and invasive species

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 12443926Q0187 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for   Everton Creek Timber Sale Preparation, Chippewa National Forest, Blackduck Ranger District, Blackduck, MN.    

Everton Creek Timber Sale Preparation consists of approximately 413 acres and an estimated 5,500 CCF of red pine, spruce, and balsam fir commercial thinning in payment units 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26 and 27. Work includes stand boundary layout, boundary tracking/polygon creation using GPS, boundary marking, cut tree marking, and sample tree cruising. Marking requires the issuance and use of Forest Service Timber Marking (tracer) Paint and is highly accountable Government Furnished Property. Cruising requires the cruiser of record to be Forest Service Qualified Cruiser Certified.  

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry.  The small business size standard is $11.5 M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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