F--COPPER MOUNTAIN HAND- CUTTING/PILING
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Interagency Fire Center, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Copper Mountain Hand-Cutting/Piling services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves manual fuels reduction in Fremont County, WY. Proposals are due April 16, 2026, by 0900 MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform hand cutting (chainsaw) and piling of junipers/conifer, slashing, and cut and pile work on BLM-administered lands in the Copper Mountain area of Fremont County, Wyoming. The project covers approximately 150 base acres with an additional 48 optional acres (20 + 28). Specific tasks include adhering to defined standards for stump height, cutting restrictions (e.g., DBH, marked trees, cattle "shade" trees), and slash pile construction. Georeferenced maps are available upon request.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: June 15, 2026, to September 25, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry, with a small business size standard of $34 million.
Submission & Evaluation
This is an RFQ, and award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) and responsible offeror. Evaluation factors include technical capability, experience, equipment, project manager commitment, and past performance. Offerors must submit a signed SF1449, a technical proposal, and a price proposal schedule. A formal pre-award site visit is not scheduled. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Key Dates & Contact
- Deadline for Questions: April 7, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: April 16, 2026, by 0900 MDT.
- Contact: Linda Neely, Contracting Officer, at linda_neely@ios.doi.gov or 458-899-4077.
- Important: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001 for award consideration, which extended the deadlines.