We read the solicitation documents for this bid (1 document, 51 pages). Each item shows the file and page it came from. Check the original documents and any addenda before you bid.
Due date and time
Offers are due November 02, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Late offers will be returned unopened. (Attachment 1, p. 27)
How to submit
Submit offers electronically to cassandra.carey@usda.gov with a cc to kimberly.turner@usda.gov by the due date. (Attachment 1, p. 27)
Technical and Price/Cost Volumes must be separate files. The Sample Task Order Cost must be a Microsoft Excel compatible spreadsheet. (Attachment 1, p. 27)
Questions deadline
Questions are due October 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern, emailed to cassandra.carey@usda.gov with a cc to kimberly.turner@usda.gov. (Attachment 1, p. 27)
Pricing format
Award is anticipated to be a firm fixed price contract. (Attachment 1, p. 4)
Each period has two items, each with an estimated quantity of 1 Each: Development of Index Log, and Monthly and Quarterly Indices. (Attachment 1, p. 3)
Scope highlights
The Forest Service needs to purchase market index price data to support fair, objective and transparent valuation and pricing of Forest Service stumpage. (Attachment 1, p. 4)
Deliverables are the development of an Index Log plus monthly and quarterly indices. (Attachment 1, p. 3)
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Want to bid it yourself?
You can, and it is free. Go to SAM.gov, search for solicitation 12318726Q0224, and submit before November 2, 2026. You will need your own account on that site and an active SAM.gov registration.