F--BLM BURN MODULES FY27 ENGINES-FIRE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Interagency Fire Center, has issued an Award Notice for Prescribed Burns Engines and support services for FY27 in the Northwest Oregon District. This contract, identified as F--BLM BURN MODULES FY27 ENGINES-FIRE, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to support BLM's prescribed burning program to reduce fuel loading and optimize fuel treatment.
Scope of Work
The awarded services encompass providing engine modules for prescribed fire operations. Key tasks include:
- Fire line construction and maintenance (mechanical and hand line)
- Brushing, lopping, and scattering for vegetation modification
- Fuels pullback, pile covering, ignition, holding, suppression, snag felling, mop-up, and patrol
- Fire line and road access repair Performance standards require specific widths for fire lines, complete extinguishment during mop-up (1/3 acre per person per 8-hour day), and high compliance rates for fire line construction (95%) and fuels pullback (100%). The geographic scope covers the Northwest Oregon District, including specific areas for "WEW Broadcast Burning" near Eugene, and various field offices.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Award through December 31, 2028. Resources are required to be available with 24-hour notification between April 1st to June 30th and September 15th to December 1st.
- Award Date: June 9, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with an incorporated Indian economic enterprise set-aside clause.
- NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry – Fuels Management Services (Size Standard: $34.0 million).
Evaluation
The original solicitation was evaluated on a comparative basis, considering Technical Capability (max 5 pages), Relevant Experience (minimum two past jobs), Key Personnel, and Price. The award was made to the responsible offeror whose quote was most advantageous to the Government.
Additional Details
Personnel must meet National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) qualifications, including roles such as Firing Boss, Crew Bosses, Engine Bosses/Operators, Water Tender Operators, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Skidgen Operators. English proficiency is mandatory. Multiple Service Contract Act Wage Determinations (e.g., 2015-5563, 2015-5569, 2015-5573, 2015-5575, 2015-5577, 2015-5587, 2015-5567, 1977-0079) are applicable for various Oregon and some Washington counties, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits. Contractors were required to be registered and active in SAM.