Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

    HARVEST OF ASH TREES WITHIN THE INFESTED AREA OF EMERALD ASH BORER

    Sol. 12639526Q0036Combined Synopsis/SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)MINNEAPOLIS, MN
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Feb 13, 2026
    POSTED
    Feb 6, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    523910
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    S208
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The USDA APHIS requires a contractor for the removal and transportation of ash trees infested with Emerald Ash Borer. Services include tree removal, bucking, disposal, and loading, with the goal of acquiring EAB for biological control. The contractor must ensure adequate crew levels to meet the harvest schedule.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    12639526Q0036
    Notice Type
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    February 6, 2026
    Response Deadline
    February 13, 2026
    NAICS Code
    523910AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    S208
    Issuing Office
    MRPBS MINNEAPOLIS MN
    Primary Contact
    Latisha Hollman
    State
    MN
    ZIP Code
    55401
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    This USDA APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) has a requirement for a contractor to perform tree removal, bucking, disposal, transportation, and loading services. The predominant purpose for these services is to acquire Emerald Ash Borer Beetles (EAB) from harvested infested trees to maintain EAB biological control production.

    Services involve, but are not limited to, tree removal, disposal, transportation, bucking, loading, and stacking services. The Government will be responsible for marking trees for removal. Trees shall be harvested and then transported to Government facilities in Howell, MI and Brighton, MI. Great care will be taken to keep the bark on the trees intact throughout the harvesting and storage process.

    The contractor must maintain crews at sufficient levels to support the harvest schedule.
     

    Key dates

    1. February 6, 2026Posted Date
    2. February 13, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    HARVEST OF ASH TREES WITHIN THE INFESTED AREA OF EMERALD ASH BORER is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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