F--ARKANSAS LOOP THINNING AND SEEDING
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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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Farmington Field Office, is soliciting quotes for the FY2026 Arkansas Loop Thinning Project in San Juan County, New Mexico. This project involves manual fuels reduction and seeding on approximately 213 acres. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due Friday, January 23, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The project requires manual thinning of pinyon-juniper forest to reduce stand density to 30-50 stems/acre, removing Juniper and Piñon Pine (under 16" DSH) while leaving specific healthy trees. Slash must be lopped and scattered, not exceeding 18 inches in height, with material under 15 inches in diameter placed in arroyos/erosion cuts. Seeding will occur prior to thinning using BLM-supplied seed. Contractors must use existing roads, wash equipment, and conduct on-site meetings with archaeologists and for final acreage approval.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Period of Performance: Estimated start April 15, 2026, with completion by September 30, 2026.
- Options: The project includes 5 options with varying acreages; Options 2, 3, 4, and 5 are contingent on funding.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: Friday, January 23, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
- Submission Method: Email to awhetham@blm.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, considering price, experience, schedule, and technical factors, with price and other factors being approximately equal.
Site Visit
A site visit is scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM MST.
- Location: Junction of US Highway 550 and San Juan County Rd 2770 (36.869665 N, 107.948873 W), Mile Marker 164 US 550, East side of the road.
- Contact: Jake Quintana (505-478-1485 or jjquintana@blm.gov) must be contacted 48 hours prior to confirm attendance.
- Conditions: Subject to cancellation due to weather; a clearance/4x4 vehicle is recommended.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- 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.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be registered and active in SAM, and submit their UEI and CAGE Code with the quote. Refer to ATTACHMENT 140L3726Q0007 – RFQ PACKAGE for complete Statement of Work, Maps, Wage Determinations, and Clauses/Provisions.