USFS Region 3 Fuels Management Follow-on IDIQ
ID: 1148710Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA SOUTHWEST 5Albuquerque, NM, 871023498, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1fded8ee4133475981c0ca5c274ae4a1/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 4, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 18, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is seeking qualified vendors for the "USFS Region 3 Fuels Management Follow-on IDIQ" contract, aimed at enhancing wildfire hazard reduction and forest health across eleven National Forests and three National Grasslands primarily located in Arizona and New Mexico. The procurement involves a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for services including vegetation manipulation, burn unit preparation, and stand improvement, with contractors required to provide all necessary management, labor, and supplies while adhering to regulatory guidelines. This initiative is critical for reducing wildfire risks and ensuring ecological balance, with a contract period anticipated to start in August 2025 and extend for five years, including a base year and four option years. Interested vendors must submit their responses to Matthew Killian at matthew.killian@usda.gov by 1700 Mountain Time on April 18, 2025, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

Point(s) of Contact
Matthew (Matt) Killian
matthew.killian@usda.gov
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SOW_R3FuelsMgmtIDIQ_Draft.docx
Apr 4, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC
The R3 Fuels & Vegetation Management IDIQ Base Contract outlines a crucial project aimed at reducing wildfire risks and enhancing forest health across the National Forests and Grasslands in the Southwestern Region of the U.S. Forest Service. The scope includes various services such as fuels treatment, vegetation manipulation, and wildfire hazard reduction, which may require both manual labor and heavy machinery. Contractors are responsible for following specified treatments in task orders that will define the work's location, requirements, and access conditions. Additionally, contractors must adhere to regulatory guidelines concerning forest plans, environmental assessments, and the protection of special status species. Key operational details include specific methods for thinning, piling, and constructing firelines and fuel breaks. The contractor is also tasked with quality control, safety plans, and preventing pollution, with penalties for non-compliance. The contract aims for a five-year period starting in August 2025, incentivizing effective performance from contractors. This document serves as a foundational resource for managing forest ecosystems while prioritizing safety, ecological balance, and community protection against wildfires, reflecting government initiatives to enhance forest resilience and reduce hazardous conditions.
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