Crop Tree Release

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to perform post-harvest mechanical site preparation treatment on the Eastern Divide Ranger District in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. The contractor will be responsible for completing the work by April 15, 2026. The USDA is looking for a contractor with experience in similar work and a strong understanding of the local tree species in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The contract will be awarded to the offeror that provides the best value to the Government, based on factors such as ability to follow specifications, completion time, and cost. • The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and all responsible sources may submit a quotation. • The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 115310, Support Activity Forestry. • The contract will be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price contract. • The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact and to contact references other than those provided by the offeror.