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Solicitation, total small business set-aside

Ottawa National Forest Silver Branch Plant Survey 3

12443926Q0069

Forest Service, Usda-Fs, Csa East 1. Environmental Consulting Services.

Awarded

Biophilia LLC

$34,943.00 obligated so far on USAspending

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This one was awarded in 2026

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

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Questions for this Solicitation are attached.

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

Solicitation number 12443926Q0069 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Silver Branch Plant Survey Contract 3. The purpose of the contract is to survey specified areas of the Ottawa National Forest for the presence of Regional Forester’s Sensitive plants, State of Michigan listed plants, other plants of potential viability concern, priority non-native invasive plants, and plants of cultural significance.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620  The small business size standard is $19 M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

The period of performance start date of June 1, 2026 is estimated and could change.

At least 3 weeks must pass between consecutive surveys in a stand. All surveys must be completed by September 15, 2027. All results and completed paperwork must be submitted by October 15, 2027.

The Contractor shall progressively accomplish the work at a rate that will result in completion of the contract within the time specified.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and incidentals (except those designated as Government-furnished property listed in the Statement of Work).

Questions shall be submitted via email to christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov and are due no later than May 14, 2026, at 1200 PM Central Time.

Quotes shall be submitted via email to christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov and are due no later than May 22, 2026, at 1200 PM, Central Time.

Attachments

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The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

Recipient
Biophilia LLC
UEI
JX85HHYBPTN6
CAGE
6HHM7
Vendor location
Ontonagon, MI
Contract
12443926P0030, purchase order
Obligated
$34,943.00
Actions
1 between June 10, 2026 and June 10, 2026
Competition
Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
Set-aside reported
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Described as
Silver Branch Plant Survey Contract 3 a Service Contract for Plant Surveys in Support of the Silver Branch Vmp: 350 Stands, 7992 Acres. Aap# 729582.
Match
solicitation number 12443926Q0069 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 124439 (high confidence)

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. May 7, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 594f6dc2299a4ad0a6f6a752e996d1b2

    2 revisions on SAM
    • May 20, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • May 7, 2026: publish, solicitation
  2. May 20, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 9ba029f5fe2e4a9994b7fe48460626ff

    2 revisions on SAM
    • May 20, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • May 7, 2026: publish, solicitation

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