Hog Removal Blanket Purchase Agreements

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12444726Q0018 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for – The USDA-Forest Service Savannah River Site (USDA-FS-SRS) in controlling the wild hog population located on the Department of Energy, Savannah River Site (SRS) property managed by the USDA Forest Service. The work being performed will consist of capturing and dispatching wild hogs primarily using various traps. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 114210 The small business size standard is $8.5Million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The attached Q&A document is provided for informational and clarification purposes only. These responses do not modify, alter, or change any of the existing terms, conditions, specifications, or the proposal due date of the original solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. This Q&A provides clarifications on hog?removal requirements at the Savannah River Site, including historical hog?removal volumes, expected annual ranges, continuous trapping expectations, firearm approval procedures, trap inspection requirements, baiting allowances, optional dog?pack use, and logistics for staging equipment. It addresses invoicing flexibility, BPA funding caps, year?round readiness expectations, personnel limitations, and the role of subcontractors. It also identifies previous BPA contract numbers, historical annual payments, and confirms that pricing per hog is determined by the offeror.