GW&J - NNIS Mastication of Herbicide Treated Openings

Background
The solicitation number 12443926Q0161 is issued by the USDA Forest Service for the mastication of herbicide-treated openings on the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, specifically in the Eastern Divide Ranger District located in Craig and Giles Counties, Virginia, and Monroe County, West Virginia.

This contract aims to manage non-native invasive species (NNIS) that have proliferated in wildlife openings that have not been actively managed for 10-25 years. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of $11.5 million.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, and supplies necessary to perform NNIS mastication of herbicide-treated openings.

The work includes treating areas where herbicides were applied within the last 2-3 years and where significant dead standing stems and undesirable shrubs, saplings, and trees are present. The contractor must follow the attached Statement of Work (SOW) which outlines specific tasks and requirements for the project.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from August 1, 2026, to November 1, 2026.

Place of Performance
George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Eastern Divide Ranger District in Craig and Giles Counties, Virginia and Monroe County West Virginia.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet the requirements for a Total Small Business Set Aside. They should demonstrate successful previous contract completion in similar fields of work on the Eastern Divide RD or other Ranger Districts on the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests.

Bidders must provide technical proposals detailing their approach to completing the contract as well as past performance information including project names, roles (general contractor or subcontractor), total project amounts, client contact information, and general project overviews.