Kisatchie NF Timber Prep Services

The Forest Service is soliciting Timber Prep Sale and Professional Forestry Services for the Kisatchie National Forest, covering the parishes of Claiborne, Webster, Rapides, Vernon, Grant, Winn, and Natchitoches in Louisiana. This procurement is classified under NAICS 115310 Support Activities for Forestry and PSC F018 NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER FOREST/RANGE IMPROVEMENTS (NON-CONSTRUCTION). The requirement is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside and is centered in Pineville, Louisiana. These services are subject to Service Contract Labor standards, and specifications regarding wage rates and locations are provided within the solicitation documentation.

The government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) to as many as six contractors. The performance period includes a two-year base period followed by one three-year option period, with the exercise of the option subject to fund availability and satisfactory performance. The government intends to award the contract without discussions. Funding is not currently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are secured. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without reimbursement to offerors.

Solicitation 12444224R0014 was published on August 1, 2024, and includes five attachments: the solicitation document, a wage determination for Louisiana, a schedule of items, and two exhibits. Questions regarding this requirement are due by August 9, 2024. Final offers must be submitted to Sean Metzger by August 22, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET. Site surveys may be coordinated through Alvin Wells. Late or incomplete offers will not be accepted.