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Mechanical Removal of Woody Vegetation, Huron Manistee NF

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 7
SAM.govCombined Synopsis/SolicitationNAICS 115310Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)MIposted Apr 29, 2026due May 6, 2026
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Summary

The USDA Forest Service solicitation 12444626Q0032 requests quotations for mechanical treatment to remove woody vegetation in openings totaling 147.2 acres on the Huron Manistee National Forest using mastication or brush hogging equipment. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricted to small business concerns with a size standard of $11.5 million. Quotations must be submitted by email by 5:00 PM CT on May 6, 2026, and must include a completed SF1449 form and Attachment C Submission Package.

5 citations
  1. synopsis — “Solicitation number 12444626Q0032 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for mechanical treatment to remove woody vegetation.”
  2. Attachment+A+SOW.docx· p.1 — “The objective of this work is to remove via mechanical treatment such as mastication or brush hogging, woody vegetation encroaching into openings totaling 147.2 acres.”
  3. synopsis — “This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310 The small business size standard is $11.5M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.”
  4. 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Submit offer by email to shad.stoddard@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by 5:00 PM CT on May 6, 2026. Submissions shall be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format”
  5. 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a completed SF1449 and Attachment C Submission Package.”

Extracted requirements

Site visit
Where: Oscoda Ranger Station, Oscoda MI 48750-1595
Site visits available; reference FAR 52.237-1
Contract type cite
Firm-Fixed-Price
Period of performance cite
11/01/2026 to 03/15/2027
Awards expected cite
Single award
Set-aside cite
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Past performance cite
3 yrs
Service Contract Act cite
SCA wage determinations apply
Notable terms
  • Equipment must be steam cleaned or high-pressure washed prior to arrival to remove invasive plant species seeds
  • Work period 11/01/2026 to 03/15/2027 accounts for winter weather; no time extensions granted for inclement weather
  • Full mulching/mastication required; number of passes depends on equipment capability
  • No salvage privileges associated with contract
Not triggered: Bid bond · Performance bond · Davis-Bacon
Show 20 citations (20 fields backed by source quotes)
Small business required
synopsis — “This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.”
Set aside summary
synopsis — “This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation”
Location restrictions[0]
synopsis — “Huron Manistee NF”
Past performance years
Attachment+C+Submission+Package.docx· p.1 — “List the projects your business has completed in the last 3 years.”
Period of performance
Amendment+0002.pdf· p.1 — “Period of Performance: 11/01/2026 to 03/15/2027”
Contract type
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.7 — “It is anticipated that a firm-fixed price contract will be awarded”
Awards expected
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.7 — “The Government intends to make one award from this solicitation.”
Notable terms[0]
Attachment+A+SOW.docx· p.1 — “All equipment must be steam cleaned or run through a high-pressure wash prior to arrival on the project area to remove any invasive plant species seeds.”
Notable terms[1]
Amendment+0001+Questions+and+Answers.docx· p.1 — “The time for the work period has accounted for winter weather and snow, no considerations will be given.”
Notable terms[2]
Amendment+0002+Questions+and+Answers.docx· p.1 — “Full mulch, or masticate. We are looking for the trees to be chipped or shredded on sight.”
Notable terms[3]
Attachment+A+SOW.docx· p.1 — “No salvage privileges are associated with this contract in any way.”
Service contract act
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.4 — “52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)”
Other
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.4 — “Forestry Equipment Operator $26.91”
Kind
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.10 — “52.237-1 Site Visits (Apr 1984)”
Location
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.1 — “OSCODA MI 48750-1595 5761 N SKEEL OSCODA RANGER STATION”
Submission method
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Submit offer by email to shad.stoddard@usda.gov”
Submission format
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Submissions shall be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format”
Qa deadline
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to Shad Stoddard at the above email address no later than 1:00 PM CST on April 27, 2026.”
Additional docs required[0]
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a completed SF1449 and Attachment C Submission Package.”
Additional docs required[1]
Attachment+C+Submission+Package.docx· p.1 — “OFFER SUBMISSION PACKAGE (Please complete and submit the following with your offer.)”

How to respond

Submission method cite
Email to shad.stoddard@usda.gov
Format cite
Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF
Questions due cite
1:00 PM CST on April 27, 2026
Additional documents required at submissioncite
  • Completed SF1449
  • Attachment C Submission Package (Experience and Capability Questionnaire)
ContactsCSV
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Submission method
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Submit offer by email to shad.stoddard@usda.gov”
Submission format
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Submissions shall be in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format”
Qa deadline
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to Shad Stoddard at the above email address no later than 1:00 PM CST on April 27, 2026.”
Additional docs required[0]
12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf· p.8 — “Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a completed SF1449 and Attachment C Submission Package.”
Additional docs required[1]
Attachment+C+Submission+Package.docx· p.1 — “OFFER SUBMISSION PACKAGE (Please complete and submit the following with your offer.)”

Documents (9)

Direct downloads from SAM.gov — solicitation, attachments, Q&A, drawings, etc.

FAR / DFARS clauses referenced (91)

Showing the first few — most opportunities cite dozens. Click 'Show all' below to expand.

  • FAR
    52.212-4 — Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
    Boilerplate T&C for commercial item contracts: inspection, payment, dispute resolution, termination for cause/convenience. Replaces most other clauses for commercial buys.
    Cited in 2× in 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf
    • 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf p.1 — “…ATE SIGNED 27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA 31a. UNITED STATES OF AM…”
    • 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf p.3 — “…ion.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (No…”
  • FAR
    52.212-5 — Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
    Master clause that flows down all the statutorily-required clauses (small biz, labor, Buy American, etc.) into commercial item contracts. CO checks the boxes that apply.
    Cited in 1× in 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf
    • 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf p.1 — “…. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATU…”
  • FAR
    52.212-1 — Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
    Standard instructions for proposals on commercial item buys: format, deadlines, late-bid handling, multiple awards. The default solicitation provision for commercial items.
    Cited in 2× in 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf
    • 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf p.1 — “…TATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA 26.…”
    • 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf p.7 — “…ed responsive, contractors must submit pricing for all items. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Service…”
  • FAR
    52.212-3 — Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services
    Bundles all reps & certs an offeror must complete for commercial item buys: small-biz status, set-aside qualification, taxpayer ID, place of manufacture, child labor, etc.
    Cited in 1× in 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf
    • 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf p.1 — “…FERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For G…”
  • FAR
    52.252-2 — Clauses Incorporated by Reference
    Clauses listed are incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth; full text available online.
    Cited in 1× in 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf
    • 12444626Q0032+Mastication+HMF.pdf p.3 — “…their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998 This so…”

Market context — recent awards in this category

Matched on NAICS 115310 + Department of Agriculture (broad), last 24 months. These are not previous winners of this exact RFP — they're a market sample of who wins similar work, used to gauge typical award size and incumbent concentration.

count
100
P25
$2.0M
median
$3.3M
P75
$7.4M
max
$85.8M
$1.6Mlog scale$85.8M
Top recipients (concentration signal)
top 3 = 33% of $
$274.0M total across 5 recipients
  • SIERRA TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, LLC2 awards$89.6M14%
  • PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LP3 awards$66.1M10%
  • BRINK BROTHERS INC.4 awards$57.7M9%
  • BURNBOT INC1 award$32.2M5%
  • J. W. BAMFORD, INC.4 awards$28.4M4%
Sample awards (largest first)
  • SIERRA TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
    Forest Service
    $85.8M
  • PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LP
    Forest Service
    $48.4M
  • BURNBOT INC
    Forest Service
    $32.2M
  • BRINK BROTHERS INC.
    Forest Service
    $26.8M
  • TWC CORP
    Forest Service
    $14.3M
  • CRAWFORD BROS., INC.
    Forest Service
    $14.1M
  • JOHNSON-FRANK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Forest Service
    $14.0M
  • BLACK KNIGHT ENTERPRISES INC
    Forest Service
    $13.0M
✓ Top 5 incumbents cleared SAM Exclusions + OFAC SDN (as of 2026-06-17)
✓ Clean — no active exclusions or sanctions

We screened 5 likely incumbents against both feeds and found no active federal debarments or OFAC sanctions. This is the same primary screen contracting officers run before recommending an award.

  • SIERRA TAHOE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
    Likely incumbent (top recipient on similar awards)
    Clean
  • PERIMETER SOLUTIONS LP
    Likely incumbent (top recipient on similar awards)
    Clean
  • BRINK BROTHERS INC.
    Likely incumbent (top recipient on similar awards)
    Clean
  • BURNBOT INC
    Likely incumbent (top recipient on similar awards)
    Clean
  • J. W. BAMFORD, INC.
    Likely incumbent (top recipient on similar awards)
    Clean
How to read this section
  • SAM Exclusions — federal debarment / suspension list maintained by GSA. A hit means the vendor is currently barred from most federal awards (FAR Subpart 9.4). Last refreshed 2026-06-17.
  • OFAC SDN — Treasury sanctions list. A hit means transacting with the vendor would itself violate US sanctions law (31 CFR 501). Last refreshed 2026-06-17.
  • We screen the top 5 recipients from the market-context section. We don’t yet have UEIs on those recipients, so matches are by normalized legal name — high confidence but not perfect. Always confirm vendor identity in SAM.gov before acting.

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