This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. (1) Action Code. F - Natural Resources and Conservation Services (2) Subject. Hayfork RD FY23 Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) (3) Description. This project is to conduct Pre-Commercial Hand Thin, Release, Prune, Pile, Chipping, and Road Maintenance treatment activities on the South Fork Management Unit of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest near Hayfork, California. (4) Synopsis Period. 26 July 2023 through 11 August 2023 (5) Contracting Office Address. 1400 Independence Ave. SW MS-1138, Washington DC 20250-0001 (6) Product or Service Code. F014, Natural Resources/Conservation - Tree Thinning (7) NAICS Code. 115310, Support Activities for Forestry-Fuels Management Services* *NAICS 115310 is the CORRECT NAICS for this opportunity. Contracting Opportunities is having some issues so the workaround until this glitch is corrected is to use the incorrect NAICS, 113210. (8) Set-aside Status. Woman Owned Small Businesses (WOSB or EDWOSB) (9) Proposed Solicitation Number. 12970223R0023 (10) Proposed Solicitation Period. The solicitation period is anticipated from 26 July 2023 through 11 August 2023. All solicitation documents will be posted to SAM.gov Contract Opportunities under the solicitation number at item 9. (11) Site Visit. See item 12. (12) Pre-proposal Conference. A pre-proposal meeting is not currently anticipated. All contractors desiring a site visit may access the project site at their leisure. Offerors intending to view the work units independently may contact the POC listed under item (vi) of the solicitation terms. (13) Contact Point(s) and Contracting Officer. Contracting Officer, Klenise Wallace, klenise.wallace@usda.gov and COR, Cathy Knowlton, cathy.knowlton@usda.gov. All questions pertaining to this upcoming solicitation must be submitted in writing (via email), to BOTH contact emails. (14) Place of Contract Performance. The project area is located on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest on the South Fork Management Unit near the town of Hayfork, California in Trinity County. (15) Contract Type: The Government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Single Award contract. (16) Contract Award Period of Performance. The period of performance for this contract is Award (anticipated 18 August 2023) through 01 December 2023. The anticipated start work date is 21 August 2023. (17) Contract Award Date. On or about 18 August 2023. (18) Contract Award Dollar Amount. The Government anticipates that the range price of this contract will be: (19) Contractor. TBD following evaluation of competitive proposals. One (1) contractor will be selected for award of this multi-year contract. The awarded Contractor must have an active registration in SAM IAW FAR 52.204-7 prior to award. (20) Additional Information. (20.i) Cutoff for Questions and Answers. The cutoff for questions pertaining to this solicitation is Wednesday, 9 August 2023 NLT 1300 PT. Questions must be submitted via email to klenise.wallace@usda.gov and cathy.knowlton@usda.gov. Do not make assumptions. It is better to ask and know than guess what the Government's intent is for any given subject area. All inquiries should include the solicitation number in the subject of the email. (20.ii) Proposal Submission. Proposals are due Friday, 11 August 2023 by 2359 PT. Proposal submissions must include the solicitation number in the subject of the email(s) and contractor name. The contractor is responsible for verifying receipt of proposal by the solicitation Contact. (20.iii) Tips for Submission. a. Read the solicitation carefully and ensure that proposals include all documents specified in Section E. b. Ensure all questions have been addressed prior to proposal submission.