Intermountain Area Tree Planting and Associated Services Request For Information
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Purpose The USDA Forest Service is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing tree planting and associated reforestation services within the Intermountain Region. The Government is considering a potential requirement for these services and is seeking information from interested businesses to better understand available industry capabilities and identify additional sources that may not have been identified through previous market research efforts. The Government is interested in hearing from businesses located within the Intermountain Region, as well as businesses located outside the region that have the resources, experience, and ability to reasonably support work within the geographic areas identified in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This notice is issued strictly for market research and planning purposes. It is not a solicitation, request for proposal, or request for quotation. The Government has not made a final determination to proceed with an acquisition, and there is no guarantee that a solicitation or contract award will result from this notice. Description of Potential Requirement The Forest Service is considering a requirement for tree planting and associated reforestation services on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region. Potential services may include tree seedling transportation, handling, preparation and planting, regular spacing and variable density planting, specialized planting activities, artificial shading, animal damage control treatments, and other associated reforestation services. Work may be performed across multiple National Forests and may involve varying terrain, remote locations, seasonal planting windows, and the need to mobilize personnel and equipment within relatively short periods. The attached draft PWS is provided solely to give interested businesses a general understanding of the types of services and performance conditions the Government is considerin…