# Ottawa National Forest Silver Branch Plant Survey 3

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12443926q0069

- Solicitation number: 12443926Q0069
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Biophilia LLC
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Csa East 1 (124439)
- NAICS: 541620 Environmental Consulting Services
- Product or service code: F018 Other Range/Forest Improvements Services (non-construction)
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Ironwood, Michigan
- County: Gogebic County (FIPS 26053). https://abierto.us/counties/gogebic-county-mi-26053
- City: Ironwood. https://abierto.us/cities/ironwood-mi-2641060
- First posted: May 7, 2026
- Last posted: May 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9ba029f5fe2e4a9994b7fe48460626ff/view

## Description

Questions for this Solicitation are attached.

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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Biophilia LLC (UEI JX85HHYBPTN6)
- Contract: 12443926P0030, purchase order
- Obligated: $34,943.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 12443926Q0069 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 124439 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_12443926P0030_12C2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- May 7, 2026: Solicitation, due May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 594f6dc2299a4ad0a6f6a752e996d1b2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/594f6dc2299a4ad0a6f6a752e996d1b2/view
- May 20, 2026: Solicitation, due May 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice 9ba029f5fe2e4a9994b7fe48460626ff. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9ba029f5fe2e4a9994b7fe48460626ff/view

## Points of contact

- Christopher Hamilton, christopher.j.hamilton@usda.gov, 479-209-3841
- Patrick Jones, patrick.jones2@usda.gov

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