Region 3 Fuels Management Follow-on IDIQ
ID: 127EAV26R0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST-RANGE FIRE SUPPRESSION/PRESUPPRESSION (F003)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b6472238ada749dc88620849a28b4569/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Region 3, is seeking proposals for the Region 3 Fuels Management Follow-on Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, aimed at providing fuels treatment, wildfire hazard reduction, and related services across various national forests and grasslands in Arizona and New Mexico. The contract encompasses a range of activities including vegetation manipulation, burn unit preparation, and stand improvement, with a base period of one year and four optional one-year extensions. This initiative is critical for enhancing forest health and reducing wildfire risks, thereby supporting environmental conservation efforts. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by December 5, 2025, and direct any inquiries to Contract Specialist Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas at SM.R3.FPO.FUELSMGTIDIQ@USDA.GOV by November 10, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas
    SM.R3.FPO.FUELSMGTIDIQ@USDA.GOV
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    127EAV26R0001 (1148710) Presolicitation Notice Region 3 Fuels Management Follow-on IDIQ.pdf
    The USDA Forest Service, Region 3, PPS plans to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) in October 2025 (RFP Number 127EAV26R0001) for multiple firm fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. These contracts will cover fuels treatment, wildfire hazard reduction, and related services, including vegetation manipulation and burn unit preparation, across National Forests and Grasslands in Arizona and New Mexico. The anticipated contracts will have a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. The Forest Service will not provide personnel or equipment; contractors must supply all management, supervision, labor, and supplies. This will be a commercial acquisition under FAR Part 15, targeting small businesses. Proposals will be evaluated using Best Value Tradeoff principles based on technical capability, past performance, price, and financial capability. All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov to access solicitation documents and receive updates.
    A10 RFP 127EAV26R0001.pdf
    This government solicitation, 127EAV26R0001, is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Request for Proposal (RFP) for Region 3 Fuels and Vegetation Management. The project aims to provide fuels treatment, wildfire hazard reduction, and related services throughout Region 3 from February 2, 2026, to February 1, 2031. The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Key requirements include adherence to various FAR and AGAR clauses, specific insurance coverages (Workers Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Aircraft Liability if applicable), and compliance with the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act (MSPA) and H-2B visa program regulations for employment. Offerors must submit proposals in four volumes: a completed SF 1449, a priced Schedule of Items, a Technical Capability volume (max 15 pages) detailing crews, equipment, and safety protocols for both manual and mechanical vegetation treatment, and a Past Performance volume (max 10 pages) with at least 3 to 5 recent and relevant contracts. Proposals will be evaluated using a Tradeoff Process, with non-price factors (Technical Capability, Experience and Past Performance) being more significant than Price. Offers are due by 5:00 PM Pacific Time on December 5, 2025.
    A10 SOI 127EAV25R0001.xlsx
    The USDA Forest Service, Region 3, is seeking multiple firm-fixed-price IDIQ contracts for fuels and vegetation management services under Solicitation #127EAV25R0001. The "Schedule of Items" lists various tasks including manual and mechanical thinning, piling, fireline and fuel break construction, lop and scatter, mastication, chipping, and grinding. Bidders must provide prices for all listed items and quantities to avoid rejection. Key dates include a deadline of November 10, 2025, for pre-award questions and December 5, 2025, for quote submissions, both to be sent via email to the Contracting Specialist, Ma Estrellita Dasmarinas. The contract includes a base year and four option years.
    A10 SOW 127EAV25R0001.pdf
    The "R3 Fuels and Vegetation Management IDIQ Base Contract" outlines a comprehensive program by the U.S. Forest Service Southwestern Region to manage fuels and vegetation across National Forests and Grasslands. The contract aims to reduce wildfire risk, improve forest health, and facilitate fire reintroduction through various treatments. These include manual and mechanical thinning, piling, fireline and fuel break construction, mastication, skidding/decking, and chipping. Task orders will specify exact locations, treatment prescriptions, and work requirements. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and supervision. Key requirements include adherence to Forest Plans, NEPA decisions, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinions, as well as strict safety protocols, noxious weed control, and fire prevention measures. Quality control plans and adherence to performance standards are mandatory, with provisions for remeasurement and rework if quality falls below 90%.
    Q_A Solicitation 127EAV26R0001.pdf
    The document addresses frequently asked questions regarding Solicitation 127EAV26R0001, the Region 3 Fuels and Vegetation Management IDIQ. Key clarifications include the removal of the signature block requirement for Volume 2 - Schedule of Items, with an updated document provided. Proposers are informed that specific work examples, such as terrain and tree details, will be furnished at the individual task order level rather than during the initial solicitation phase. A critical point highlighted is the mandatory requirement for pricing all 14 tasks; failure to do so may result in proposal disqualification. Lastly, the document clarifies that grinding specifications, including chip size and spreading methods, will vary by task order, with a general preference for scattering chips around the harvest unit. Rehabbing skid trails is presented as a project-specific request.
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