Thunderstruck Crown Touch Release (CTR) Project – Timber Stand Improvement (TSI)

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations (SF‑18) for a crown‑touch crop‑tree release contract on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The contractor will apply a four‑sided crown‑touch release to specified species groups (Red Oak/Black Oak/Scarlet Oak, White Oak/Chestnut Oak, Hickory, Yellow‑Poplar/Basswood/Cucumber‑Tree) to achieve a “free‑to‑grow” rating of 4 (crown free on all four sides). The period of performance is 17 Aug 2026 through 31 Dec 2026, and the award will be made using a Best‑Value trade‑off consistent with RFO FAR Parts 8‑13; the Forest Service may reduce acreage to award to the highest‑rated offeror rather than accept a lower‑priced, lower‑rated quote. Offerors must submit a complete SF‑18 package—including DUNS/UEI, SAM registration confirmation, a technical capability narrative addressing the evaluation criteria, past‑performance contacts, price per acre and total evaluated price, and acknowledgment of all attachments—by 24 Jun 2026, 1700 CT to Contracting Officer David Easter (email on SF‑18). Evaluation will prioritize (1) successful prior completion of silvicultural or timber‑stand‑improvement work on these forests and (2) other best‑value factors. The contract is subject to the full suite of FAR and USDA‑AGAR clauses, Service Contract Act wage determinations, and related labor‑law requirements. This solicitation is not a small‑business set‑aside. For questions, contact David Easter, USDA Forest Service, Phone 651‑649‑5236.

Notice ID

228f2a43e55440e085f18c35fa1832ad

Solicitation Number

12443926Q0113

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F014