2025 Southwestern Region Tree Planting IDIQ 127EAV25R0006

THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, REQUEST FOR QUOTE, OR AN INVITATION FOR BID. NO SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Region 3, PPS intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a firm fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for reforestation services in support of timber stand improvement related to forest health on Forest Service land. The Forest Service may award contracts to multiple entities based on location and capability. Each contract is anticipated to be for a five (5) year ordering period. Services will be provided in National Forests located in Forest Service Region 3 (Arizona and New Mexico) broken out into eleven (11) National Forests: Arizona National Forests: Apache, Coronado, Tonto, Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Kaibab New Mexico National Forests: Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe The anticipated requirement will be issued under RFP Number 127EAV25R0006 (1143507). The RFP is expected to be posted to Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ in September 2025 (third or fourth week). This procurement will be conducted as a commercial acquisition under the authority of FAR Parts 12 and 13, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, as supplemented with evaluation techniques from FAR Part 15. The Government will use streamlined procedures under FAR 13.5 to promote efficiency and reduce the administrative burden, while applying best-value tradeoff evaluation methods similar to those found in FAR 15.101-1 to ensure selection of the most advantageous proposals. These procedures allow the Government to conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government s best interest, but without the formal competitive range determinations or other procedural requirements of FAR Part 15. The intent is to award multiple firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts to responsible small business concerns. SELECTION PROCESS: Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures in FAR Parts 12 and 13, specifically FAR Subpart 13.5 Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, supplemented with evaluation techniques from FAR Part 15.101-1, Best Value Tradeoff. The Government will perform a comparative evaluation of proposals based on the following factors, listed in no particular order of importance: Technical Capability, including Management and Experience Past Performance Price Pro Forma Information, including bonding and financial capability sufficient to meet therequirements of the solicitation. The evaluation will be conducted using best value tradeoff principles to determine the proposal(s) most advantageous to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The Government may conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government s best interest; however, the Government reserves the right to make award without discussions. This acquisition will not follow all formal source selection procedures of FAR Part 15 (e.g., competitive range determinations or formal debriefings), but will utilize certain Part 15 evaluation concepts to ensure a fair and transparent process. Multiple awards are anticipated under this solicitation, resulting in firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is (NAICS) code 115310 Support Activities for Forestry with a Small Business Size Standard of $11.5M. Project Description: 2025 Southwestern Region Tree Planting IDIQ Project Location: States of Arizona and New Mexico The Southwestern Region needs planting and related services on lands administered within its boundaries. Planting and related services are needed on lands that have been disturbed through fire, insect or diseases, harvest, or from other causes and where land and resource management plans indicate forested cover is desired after these disturbances. The scope of this contract includes, but is not limited to, tree transport, tree care, handling, and planting, tree preparation (if needed for bare root stock), natural and artificial shading treatments, animal damage control treatments (i.e., protective netting), and related services. Activity I : Tree Transport, Care, and Handling Activity II : Tree Planting, Tree Preparation Activity III : Artificial Shade, Installation, Maintenance or Removal (Tubing) and ADC Installation, Maintenance or Removal The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on Government point of entry (GPE) SAM.gov contract opportunities at https://www.sam.gov/. All interested firms must be registered on Contract Opportunities web site in order to obtain the solicitation documents and all information regarding the solicitation. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to check the website daily for any updates/amendments. Offerors are encouraged to check the SAM.gov web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation. IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA Forest Service solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an Offeror ineligible for award. The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM. Points-of-contact for this Pre-Solicitation Notice: Shavera Leveille Email: shavera.leveille@usda.gov Telephone: (912)463-3328 David Watson Email: R3-TREEPLANT-IDIQ@usda.gov Telephone: (602) 225-5350

Project Description: 127EAV25R0006 Southwestern Region Tree Planting IDIQ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 dated October 1, 2025.This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is 115310- Support Activities for Forestry with a Small Business Size Standard of 11.5M. PRE- AWARD QUESTIONS AND PROPOSAL DATES: Offerors shall submit complete proposals electronically in PDF format by 1700 MST, December 5, 2025, or sooner via email to: -shavera.leveille@usda.gov -SM.PPS.R3ReforestationIDIQ@usda.gov -david.l.watson@usda.gov Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please email them by 1700 MST, November 12, 2025 and any questions submitted after this date will not be accepted. All answers shall be posted to SAM.gov 1700 MST, November 18, 2025. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM MST. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory. Login details will be provided through a SAM.gov notice. The evaluation will be conducted using best value tradeoff principles to determine the proposal(s) most advantageous to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The Government may conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government s best interest; however, the Government reserves the right to make an award without discussion. This acquisition will not follow all formal source selection procedures of FAR Part 15 (e.g.,competitive range determinations or formal debriefings) but will utilize certain Part 15 evaluation concepts to ensure a fair and transparent process. Multiple awards are anticipated under this solicitation, resulting in firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts. The Offeror shall submit a technical proposal and complete the table in Section B-Schedule of Items with their offered prices. Failure to provide adequate information will result in the offer not being placed in the eligibility group of technically acceptable, which will remove the offer from further consideration. The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southwestern Region intends to award multiple firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for reforestation services in support of timber stand improvement related to forest health on Forest Service land. Forest Service may award contracts to multiple entities based on location and capability. Each contract is anticipated to be for a five (5) year ordering period. Services will be provided in National Forests located in Forest Service Region 3 (Arizona and New Mexico) broken out into eleven (11) National Forests: Arizona National Forests: Apache, Coronado, Tonto, Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Kaibab New Mexico National Forests: Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe SCOPE OF CONTRACT: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation (i.e., for crews and seedlings), supplies (except those as designated as Government furnished), and incidentals to perform all work necessary on the areas specified in task orders issued under this contract. The scope of this contract includes, but is not limited to, tree transport, tree care, handling, and planting, tree preparation (if needed for bare root stock), natural and artificial shading treatments, animal damage control treatments. The Performance Work Statement (Attachment 2) outlines tree planting details required in the contract along with associated Exhibits (Attachment 3). Activity I: Tree Transport, Care, and Handling Activity II: Tree Planting, Tree Preparation Activity III: Artificial Shade, Installation, Maintenance or Removal (Tubing) and ADC Installation, Maintenance, or Removal.

Project Description: 127EAV25R0006 Southwestern Region Tree Planting IDIQ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 dated October 1, 2025.This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is 115310- Support Activities for Forestry with a Small Business Size Standard of 11.5M. PRE- AWARD QUESTIONS AND PROPOSAL DATES: Offerors shall submit complete proposals electronically in PDF format by 1700 MST, December 5, 2025, or sooner via email to: -shavera.leveille@usda.gov -SM.PPS.R3ReforestationIDIQ@usda.gov -david.l.watson@usda.gov Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please email them by 1700 MST, November 12, 2025 and any questions submitted after this date will not be accepted. All answers shall be posted to SAM.gov 1700 MST, November 18, 2025. The evaluation will be conducted using best value tradeoff principles to determine the proposal(s) most advantageous to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The Government may conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government s best interest; however, the Government reserves the right to make an award without discussion. This acquisition will not follow all formal source selection procedures of FAR Part 15 (e.g.,competitive range determinations or formal debriefings) but will utilize certain Part 15 evaluation concepts to ensure a fair and transparent process. Multiple awards are anticipated under this solicitation, resulting in firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts. The Offeror shall submit a technical proposal and complete the table in Section B-Schedule of Items with their offered prices. Failure to provide adequate information will result in the offer not being placed in the eligibility group of technically acceptable, which will remove the offer from further consideration. The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southwestern Region intends to award multiple firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for reforestation services in support of timber stand improvement related to forest health on Forest Service land. Forest Service may award contracts to multiple entities based on location and capability. Each contract is anticipated to be for a five (5) year ordering period. Services will be provided in National Forests located in Forest Service Region 3 (Arizona and New Mexico) broken out into eleven (11) National Forests: Arizona National Forests: Apache, Coronado, Tonto, Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Kaibab New Mexico National Forests: Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe SCOPE OF CONTRACT: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation (i.e., for crews and seedlings), supplies (except those as designated as Government furnished), and incidentals to perform all work necessary on the areas specified in task orders issued under this contract. The scope of this contract includes, but is not limited to, tree transport, tree care, handling, and planting, tree preparation (if needed for bare root stock), natural and artificial shading treatments, animal damage control treatments. The Performance Work Statement (Attachment 2) outlines tree planting details required in the contract along with associated Exhibits (Attachment 3). Activity I: Tree Transport, Care, and Handling Activity II: Tree Planting, Tree Preparation Activity III: Artificial Shade, Installation, Maintenance or Removal (Tubing) and ADC Installation, Maintenance, or Removal.

Project Description: 127EAV25R0006 Southwestern Region Tree Planting IDIQ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 dated October 1, 2025.This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is 115310- Support Activities for Forestry with a Small Business Size Standard of 11.5M. PRE- AWARD QUESTIONS AND PROPOSAL DATES: Offerors shall submit complete proposals electronically in PDF format by 1700 MST, December 5, 2025, or sooner via email to: -shavera.leveille@usda.gov -SM.PPS.R3ReforestationIDIQ@usda.gov -david.l.watson@usda.gov Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please email them by 1700 MST, November 12, 2025 and any questions submitted after this date will not be accepted. All answers shall be posted to SAM.gov 1700 MST, November 18, 2025. The evaluation will be conducted using best value tradeoff principles to determine the proposal(s) most advantageous to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The Government may conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government s best interest; however, the Government reserves the right to make an award without discussion. This acquisition will not follow all formal source selection procedures of FAR Part 15 (e.g.,competitive range determinations or formal debriefings) but will utilize certain Part 15 evaluation concepts to ensure a fair and transparent process. Multiple awards are anticipated under this solicitation, resulting in firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts. The Offeror shall submit a technical proposal and complete the table in Section B-Schedule of Items with their offered prices. Failure to provide adequate information will result in the offer not being placed in the eligibility group of technically acceptable, which will remove the offer from further consideration. The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southwestern Region intends to award multiple firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for reforestation services in support of timber stand improvement related to forest health on Forest Service land. Forest Service may award contracts to multiple entities based on location and capability. Each contract is anticipated to be for a five (5) year ordering period. Services will be provided in National Forests located in Forest Service Region 3 (Arizona and New Mexico) broken out into eleven (11) National Forests: Arizona National Forests: Apache, Coronado, Tonto, Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Kaibab New Mexico National Forests: Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe SCOPE OF CONTRACT: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation (i.e., for crews and seedlings), supplies (except those as designated as Government furnished), and incidentals to perform all work necessary on the areas specified in task orders issued under this contract. The scope of this contract includes, but is not limited to, tree transport, tree care, handling, and planting, tree preparation (if needed for bare root stock), natural and artificial shading treatments, animal damage control treatments. The Performance Work Statement (Attachment 2) outlines tree planting details required in the contract along with associated Exhibits (Attachment 3). Activity I: Tree Transport, Care, and Handling Activity II: Tree Planting, Tree Preparation Activity III: Artificial Shade, Installation, Maintenance or Removal (Tubing) and ADC Installation, Maintenance, or Removal.

Project Description: 127EAV25R0006 Southwestern Region Tree Planting IDIQ This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06 dated October 1, 2025.This procurement is set aside 100% for small business. The NAICS code is 115310- Support Activities for Forestry with a Small Business Size Standard of 11.5M. PRE- AWARD QUESTIONS AND PROPOSAL DATES: Offerors shall submit complete proposals electronically in PDF format by 1700 MST, December 5, 2025, or sooner via email to: -shavera.leveille@usda.gov -SM.PPS.R3ReforestationIDIQ@usda.gov -david.l.watson@usda.gov Facsimile proposals will not be accepted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please email them by 1700 MST, November 12, 2025 and any questions submitted after this date will not be accepted. All answers shall be posted to SAM.gov 1700 MST, November 18, 2025. The evaluation will be conducted using best value tradeoff principles to determine the proposal(s) most advantageous to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The Government may conduct discussions if determined to be in the Government s best interest; however, the Government reserves the right to make an award without discussion. This acquisition will not follow all formal source selection procedures of FAR Part 15 (e.g.,competitive range determinations or formal debriefings) but will utilize certain Part 15 evaluation concepts to ensure a fair and transparent process. Multiple awards are anticipated under this solicitation, resulting in firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts. The Offeror shall submit a technical proposal and complete the table in Section B-Schedule of Items with their offered prices. Failure to provide adequate information will result in the offer not being placed in the eligibility group of technically acceptable, which will remove the offer from further consideration. The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southwestern Region intends to award multiple firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for reforestation services in support of timber stand improvement related to forest health on Forest Service land. Forest Service may award contracts to multiple entities based on location and capability. Each contract is anticipated to be for a five (5) year ordering period. Services will be provided in National Forests located in Forest Service Region 3 (Arizona and New Mexico) broken out into eleven (11) National Forests: Arizona National Forests: Apache, Coronado, Tonto, Sitgreaves, Coconino, and Kaibab New Mexico National Forests: Carson, Cibola, Gila, Lincoln, and Santa Fe SCOPE OF CONTRACT: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation (i.e., for crews and seedlings), supplies (except those as designated as Government furnished), and incidentals to perform all work necessary on the areas specified in task orders issued under this contract. The scope of this contract includes, but is not limited to, tree transport, tree care, handling, and planting, tree preparation (if needed for bare root stock), natural and artificial shading treatments, animal damage control treatments. The Performance Work Statement (Attachment 2) outlines tree planting details required in the contract along with associated Exhibits (Attachment 3). Activity I: Tree Transport, Care, and Handling Activity II: Tree Planting, Tree Preparation Activity III: Artificial Shade, Installation, Maintenance or Removal (Tubing) and ADC Installation, Maintenance, or Removal.