TOP OF THE WORLD MASTICATION 2026
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Albuquerque District Office, is seeking quotes for Mechanical Fuel Reduction / Mastication (pinyon-juniper) services for the "TOP OF THE WORLD MASTICATION 2026" project. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to reduce wildfire risk on an estimated 624 acres in Catron County, New Mexico. Quotes are due April 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. MST.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves mastication using wheeled or tracked equipment to reduce the density of pinyon and juniper trees, specifically One-seed Juniper, Alligator Juniper, and Piñon. Key deliverables include adhering to specific prescriptions for tree spacing, retention of healthy trees, removal of unhealthy trees, and stump height. Contractors must also remove cut material from fences, fiber optic rights-of-way, and ponderosa pine trees, while observing environmental considerations such as avoiding saturated soils and designated cultural sites.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: Estimated September 1, 2026, to March 30, 2027
- Estimated Acres: 624 acres (priced on a per-acre basis)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry – Fuels Management Services
- Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million
- Product Service Code: F014 – Tree Thinning Services
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026, 3:00 p.m. MST
- Submission Method: Email quotes to audrey_whetham@ios.doi.gov
- Required Information: Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code
- Evaluation Factors: Price, Experience/Past Performance, Schedule, and Technical factors. Price and other factors will be considered approximately equal.
- Mandatory: Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 140L3726Q0042); a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The complete Statement of Work, Maps, Wage Determinations, and Clauses/Provisions are available in the "RFQ PACKAGE" attachment.