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IDIQ Task Order Exceeding $20,000 Synopsis Requisition - 1174844

Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · USDA-FS, CSA EAST 1
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
12443926Q0226
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
115310
Product service code
F018
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-19
Response deadline
Sep 3, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Winnfield, LA
Contracting contact
patrick.jones2@usda.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

The USDA Forest Service (FS), Procurement & Property Services (PPS) is issuing this synopsis/solicitation notice as a means of complying with the USDA’s policy in AGAR 412.201-1 (e)(3)(ii) Simplified Procedures. The USDA-FS intends on awarding an IDIQ Task Order against: Timber Prep Sales Services (LA) - MATOC Pool: 12444225D0002; 12444225D0003; 12444225D0004; 12444225D0005; 12444225D0006; and 12444225D00007 This is not a solicitation. This synopsis notification of intent to award a IDIQ Task order does not constitute a request for proposals or submission of any information in response to this notification. This procurement is restricted to the approved companies eligible for task orders under the aforementioned IDIQ Holders.

Contact

Point of contact
Patrick Jones
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
patrick.jones2@usda.gov
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