Non-Native Invasive Species (NNIS) Mastication – NRV Ranger District

The USDA Forest Service Eastern Divide Ranger District (NRV Office) is issuing a Total Small Business, NAICS 115310 RFQ (Solicitation #12443926Q0013) for a firm‑fixed‑price contract to mechanically masticate non‑native invasive species on approximately 25 acres of herbicide‑treated wildlife openings and adjacent forest within the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Virginia. The work, performed April 1 – October 1 2026, requires contractors to provide appropriate mastication equipment, achieve a minimum progress rate (e.g., 2 acres per day) within defined limits, and ensure that all roads and trails remain free of contractor‑created slash (excluding masticated material) with complete site clean‑up. Technical specifications cover cutting methods, disposition of felled trees, and acceptance procedures for each treatment unit. Offerors must submit a completed Schedule of Items (Attachment A), Experience Questionnaire (Attachment E), a 1‑2‑page technical approach, past‑performance references, and required SAM certifications to david.easter@usda.gov by 1700 CST on 19 Mar 2026; questions are due 14 Mar 2026. Evaluation will prioritize (1) successful prior contract performance on the George Washington/Jefferson National Forests, (2) COR ratings, (3) contractor rating database, and (4) cost, with the lowest price not automatically selected. Applicants must be total small businesses, provide credit and banking references for responsibility determination, and certify a 90‑day quote validity.

Notice ID

c9d3524f77f348f089ece609f76049e8

Solicitation Number

12443926Q0013

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F006