What is the due date and time for quotations?

Quotations are due by 08/02/2026 at 2359 CT.

What licensing is required for herbicide application?

Category 2, Category 5, or Category 6 licensing is acceptable for this contract.

Will partial invoicing be accepted?

No partial invoicing will be accepted as the period of performance is about 2-3 months.

Federal · SAM.gov · Bedford, IN

Hoosier National Forest Dam Vegetation Removal-Herbicide

Department of AgricultureIssuing agency·Bedford, IN·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Aug 3, 2026·Posted Jul 27, 2026

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The USDA Forest Service seeks a contractor for herbicide treatment of woody vegetation on dam facilities at the Hoosier National Forest in Bedford, Indiana.
Quotations are due by 08/02/2026 at 2359 CT under solicitation number 12443926Q0178, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The contract period of performance runs from date of award through October 14, 2026, with no partial invoicing accepted.
Work includes hand methods, machinery, and EPA-approved non-restricted use chemicals to eliminate woody species on mowed and riprap portions of dam facilities.
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 115310 with a size standard of $11.5 million.
No site visit is available for this solicitation.
Requirement: Category 2, Category 5, or Category 6 licensing is acceptable for this contract.

Licence: Category 2, Category 5, or Category 6…
Method: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
Documents: 14 files

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Christopher Hamilton

christopher.j.hamilton@usda.govEmail (479) 209-3841Phone

Location:

Bedford, IN 47421

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12443926Q0178

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Posted Scope of Work

AMENDMENT***

Questions and Answers are attached in the attachments section.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 12443926Q0178 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The treatment for various patches of woody species will depend on factors such as, location, patch size, and the time of treatment. This is to help maintain the trees and brush that grow up on the mowed and riprap portions of the dam facilities. Woody plant treatments may include the use of hand methods, machinery, and chemicals to eliminate woody species in the treatment areas. Only the use of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved, non-restricted use chemicals are to be used. Other EPA approved herbicides may only be acceptable with prior approval of the contractor officer representative (COR).

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 $11.5 M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 12443926Q0178.pdfPDF

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Attach 1_Hoosier Dams Herbicide Treatment Statement of Work.pdfPDF

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Attach 2_Dam Treatment Areas Map.pdfPDF

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Attach 3_Dam Vicinity Maps.pdfPDF

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Attach 4_Dam Directions.pdfPDF

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Attach 5_Dam Photos of Existing Conditions May 2026.pdfPDF

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Attach 6_Experience Questionaire.pdfPDF

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Attach 7_Service Contract Act WD 2015-4775 REV 30 051326.pdfPDF

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Attach 8_Service Contract Act WD 2015-4785 REV 32 051326.pdfPDF

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Attach 9_Service Contract Act WD 2015-4821 REV 32 051326.pdfPDF

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Attach 10_Service Contract Act WD 2015-4823 REV 32 051326.pdfPDF

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Attach 11_Service Contract Act WD 1981-1257 REV 72 051326.pdfPDF

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Attach 12_Schedule of Items.pdfPDF

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Publish Date

Jul 27, 2026

Descriptions

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Last Modified Date: Jul 27, 2026

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active

Address

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AGENCY

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active

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USDA-FS, CSA EAST 1

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Solicitation

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SBA

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Phone: 4792093841
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Type: secondary
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Phone: 7873069205
Full Name: Amelia Davila-Garcia

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F006

Place Of Performance

Zip

47421

City

Code: 4114
Name: Bedford

State

Code: IN
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Country

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Name: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Number

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Phone: 4792093841
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Type: secondary
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Phone: 7873069205
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Description Text

***********************AMENDMENT************************** Questions and Answers are attached in the attachments section. ********************************************************************* This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12443926Q0178 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The treatment for various patches of woody species will depend on factors such as, location, patch size, and the time of treatment. This is to help maintain the trees and brush that grow up on the mowed and riprap portions of the dam facilities. Woody plant treatments may include the use of hand methods, machinery, and chemicals to eliminate woody species in the treatment areas. Only the use of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved, non-restricted use chemicals are to be used. Other EPA approved herbicides may only be acceptable with prior approval of the contractor officer representative (COR). 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 $11.5 M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Resources Fetched

Yes

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Aug 3, 2026

Full Parent Path Name

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE.FOREST SERVICE.USDA-FS, CSA EAST 1

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Zip

47421

City

Code: 4114
Name: Bedford

State

Code: IN
Name: Indiana

Country

Code: USA
Name: UNITED STATES

Solicitation Number

12443926Q0178

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