F--BLM EMERALD MOUNTAIN MASTICATION

SOL #: 140L3726Q0038Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Bureau Of Land Management
NATIONAL INTERAGENCY FIRE CENTER
BOISE, ID, 83705, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

Tree Thinning Services (F014)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 8, 2026
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Last Updated
May 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 22, 2026, 3:00 PM

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, is soliciting proposals for Emerald Mountain Mastication services in Craig, Colorado. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves fuels management to reduce wildfire risk by masticating approximately 344 acres of Mixed Mountain Scrub. Quotes are due April 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project requires the mastication of approximately 344 acres, primarily targeting Gambel Oak, Western Serviceberry, Mountain Mahogany, and Antelope bitterbrush. The work involves cutting and shredding woody material to mulch less than 1" in diameter and 6" long. Contractors must furnish a minimum of two tracked/boom masticator units or tracked/rubber tired horizontal drum units, each with at least 200 horsepower, capable of treating 10-20 acres per day. Equipment must be cleaned to prevent noxious weed spread, and all contractor-generated litter must be removed.

Key Changes & Clarifications

  • Amendment 0002 provided answers to vendor questions, confirming the final product and treatment should mimic the first phase of Emerald Mountain Mastication completed in 2024. It also clarified that units can be tracked between locations on the power line road, eliminating the need for trailer transport.
  • Amendment 0001 provided georeferenced maps for Emerald Unit 8 and 9, which are critical for understanding the geographic scope.
  • The Period of Performance has been confirmed as July 16, 2026, to December 15, 2026. Work may commence upon contract award, but no work is permitted before August 15, 2026, due to migratory bird, elk calving, and raptor nesting restrictions.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.
  • Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry (Fuels Management Services), with a size standard of $34.0 million.
  • Period of Performance: July 16, 2026 – December 15, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Quotes Due: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
  • Submission Method: Via email to daniel_rosales@ios.doi.gov.
  • Evaluation: Award will be based on a Least Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) determination, considering:
    • Factor 1: Relevant Project Experience (at least 3 completed/ongoing jobs in the past 5 years).
    • Factor 2: Technical Capability (proposed technical approach, not to exceed 5 pages).
    • Factor 3: Price.
  • Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all amendments.

Additional Notes

An optional site visit can be arranged by contacting COR Landon Smith. Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM). The solicitation includes attachments such as the Statement of Work, Maps, Wage Determinations, and Provisions/Clauses.

People

Points of Contact

Rosales, DanielPRIMARY

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