Risk Reduction Solution
ID: 1137340Type: Special Notice
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUS

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Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7b979bb6813d43a9b69222d379e566fa/view
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors to provide a Risk Reduction Solution as part of a Special Notice procurement. The primary objective is to support the Risk Reduction Solutions Team (RRST) in delivering national program-level assistance to maintain critical timber and wood products infrastructure, which is vital for implementing the wildfire crisis strategy across the national forest system. This opportunity is restricted to approved holders of the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Program Management Support for the National Forest System, emphasizing the importance of environmental consulting services in mitigating wildfire risks. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Janeen Damiano at Janeen.Damiano@usda.gov, with the period of performance set for one year from the award date.

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