Contracting for survey, mapping, and removal of invasive plant species_Illinois Valley Ranger District, Cave Junction OR

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting one award (Solicitation No. 1240BG26Q0012) to contract a cooperating organization to conduct surveys, produce geospatial maps, and manually/mechanically remove invasive plant species on the Wild Rivers Ranger District in Cave Junction, OR. The period of performance is 06 / 01 / 2026 through 12 / 31 / 2026, and all work must be completed at the Illinois Valley Ranger District address (26568 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523). The contractor must provide licensed drivers, personal protective equipment for all personnel, non‑chemical removal tools, and data‑capture equipment capable of recording, securely stewarding, and transmitting data to Forest Service staff, as well as deliver final geospatial maps. All transportation, equipment, and labor costs must be quoted in accordance with the attached Schedule of Items, and invoices are to be submitted to the address specified in Block 18a. Quotes will be evaluated under FAR 12.203 using a “lowest price technically acceptable” approach; the lowest‑priced offer will be examined for technical acceptability and past‑performance, with subsequent offers considered only if the lowest fails those criteria. Price will be assessed for fairness and reasonableness per FAR 12.204. The award is a DPAS‑rated order, limited to 80 % progress payments on undefinitized work, and is set aside for small‑business participation (including SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, and EDWOSB). All offers must be FOB destination, include estimated shipping costs, and be submitted by the deadline indicated in the solicitation. Questions are due by 2:00 PM PT on 2 April 2026 via email to Jennifer.olson2@usda.gov.

Notice ID

418ff6e490794d478799e439ac59c1b4

Solicitation Number

1240BG26Q0012

NAICS Code

561730

Classification Code

F012