F--Hazardous Fuels Reduction BPA, National + Guam
ID: 140F0S25Q0005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, OVER SAT G/SFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- OTHER (F099)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4244e61a57c7435982f5d640f8cb17f4/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is preparing to issue a presolicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) focused on hazardous fuels reduction across the National and Guam regions. This opportunity aims to reopen solicitation 140F0S24Q0001 to include new vendors, specifically small businesses under the NAICS code 115310, which pertains to Support Activities for Forestry - Fuels Management Services, with a size standard of $34 million. The services sought are critical for managing and reducing hazardous fuels, thereby enhancing forest health and reducing wildfire risks. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit comments to Robert Sung at robert_sung@fws.gov by the specified deadline, as this presolicitation serves as a mandatory 15-day notification prior to the formal solicitation release.

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    Sung, Robert
    (503) 872-2825
    robert_sung@fws.gov
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