2026 Kaniksu Fuels Treatments SSC
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the 2026 Kaniksu Fuels Treatments Stewardship Contracting (SSC) Call Order within the Colville National Forest, Washington. This opportunity is restricted to approved companies eligible for call orders under the R6 Pacific Northwest Stewardship BPA. The primary goal is to enhance forest health, boost timber production, and mitigate catastrophic wildfire threats.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation, identified as 12363N26Q4089, aims to execute various land management activities across the Newport and Sullivan Lake Ranger Districts. The scope includes both mechanical and manual fuels treatments, alongside road decommissioning and thinning operations. Key mandatory work activities encompass:
- Mechanical Treatments: Piling, Mastication, Road Decommissioning, Culvert Removal, Gate Removal, Mechanical Pre-commercial Thinning.
- Manual Treatments: Whip Felling (across 2141 acres), Pre-Commercial Thinning, Post-Harvest Pre-Commercial Thinning, Post-Harvest Slashing, Hand Piling, and Slash Removal. An optional Pre-Commercial Thinning component is also included.
Contract Details
- Type: BPA Call Order against the R6 Pacific Northwest Stewardship BPA.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Timber Tract and Related Services) with a $34 Million size standard.
- Period of Performance: Varies by work item, generally from the date of award through November 30, 2026, or November 30, 2027, depending on the specific task.
- Place of Performance: Colville National Forest, Newport & Sullivan Lake Ranger Districts, Washington.
- Awards: Multiple awards may be made from this Call Order.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 26, 2026, at 0800 PT.
- Submission Method: Electronically, as two separate documents: a technical proposal and a price proposal.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be assessed based on Technical Approach (significantly more important than Past Performance), Relevant Past Performance (significantly more important than Utilization of Local Work Forces/Benefit to Local Community). These technical factors are approximately equal to cost or price.
- Validity: Proposals must remain valid for 60 days after receipt.
Key Requirements & Special Notes
Contractors must adhere to stringent performance standards for all treatments, including specific pile dimensions, mastication heights, and damage prevention (e.g., maximum 5% damage to leave trees). Quality Assurance Levels (AQLs) range from 90% to 100% depending on the work item. Bidders are required to use Avenza Maps software for virtual boundary identification and must submit a Fire Plan (Form R6-FS-6300-55) outlining fire prevention and suppression procedures. A Wage Determination (No. 1977-0209, Rev. 82) for the Washington Statewide Forestry Industry applies, detailing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. A Piling Difficulty Matrix Worksheet is provided to aid in understanding the complexity of mechanical piling operations. Site inspection is strongly encouraged.