BLM WASSUK LOP AND SCATTER 2026

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items, issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), NV Carson City Field Office. The requirement is for "Lop and Scatter Services" on approximately 1026 acres in the Wassuk Mountains, Nevada. The objective is to improve sage-grouse habitat by reducing pinyon and juniper woodland density and extent, thereby reducing wildfire intensity. The resulting purchase order will be a firm-fixed price type.

• Scope of Work: Perform "Lop and Scatter" treatment on 1026 acres. This involves cutting pinyon and juniper trees smaller than 24" diameter at ground level, with specific "Do Not Cut" criteria for larger trees, old-growth characteristics, or those showing wildlife use. Dead snags and young immature trees are to be cut. Trees must be severed at the stump (less than 4 inches high), and all cut materials treated to not protrude higher than 18 inches. No debris is to be left within 10 feet of roadways. Refueling must be at least 50 feet from water bodies. Vehicles are restricted to existing roads.

• Treatment Units: The project is divided into two units: Baldwin Canyon Unit (317 acres) and Baldwin Highlands Unit (709 acres).

• Environmental Considerations: Work must adhere to environmental regulations, including weed control, cultural resource protection, sensitive plant/animal protection, and fire prevention/suppression. Camping is restricted to approved sites. All refuse must be removed.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: September 15, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 115310 (Forest Fire Suppression) with a small business size standard of $34.0 million applies.

• Questions Due: Monday, June 29, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

• Quotes Due: Monday, July 06, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time.

• Submission Method: Quotes are to be submitted via email to daniel_rosales@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated comparatively based on price and other factors, with the Government using professional business judgment to determine the best value. No formal scoring will be used. The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced quote if it provides better value.

• Required Information: Offers must include solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, UEI, EFT indicator, information for evaluation, responses to provisions requiring completion, and a statement of agreement with terms. Contractors must also be registered and active in SAM.gov.

• Set-Aside: This solicitation is set-aside for small business.

• NAICS Code: 115310 – Forest Fire Suppression.

• Size Standard: $34.0 million.

• Attachments: The solicitation includes SOW, maps, NV State Right of Entry, Wage Determination, and Provisions/Clauses.

• Site Visit: No scheduled site visit. Vendors may visit the site at their convenience. Contact COR Donald Shannon (dshannon@blm.gov) for site visit questions.

• Accessibility: Access to work areas is via dirt roads; high clearance/4WD/UTV vehicles are recommended. The Government does not maintain roads.

• Contractor Furnished Items: The Contractor will provide all tools, materials, equipment, and labor.

• Invoicing: Payment requests must be submitted electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Right-of-Entry Authorization issued by the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the State of Nevada, Division of State Lands, for a Fuel Reduction Treatment project in Baldwin Canyon, Mineral County. It grants the BLM authorization to enter and use specific portions of state-owned land for the purpose of reducing wildfire severity.

• Grant of Authorization: Grants the BLM the right to enter and use designated premises for fuel reduction treatment, including cutting trees, clearing undergrowth, and related construction/maintenance.
• Purpose: The authorization is solely for the specified Project, to be executed according to a Project Narrative dated August 1, 2025.
• Consideration: The State Land Registrar has waived the fee for this authorization as the project serves the state.
• Permits: The BLM is responsible for acquiring all necessary local, regional, state, and federal permits.
• Indemnification: Both parties agree to mutual indemnification for liabilities arising from the project.
• Insurance: The BLM must carry General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and name the State of Nevada as an additional insured.
• Maintenance: The BLM is responsible for the maintenance of the project.
• Environmental Conditions: Project construction and maintenance must adhere to Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's Best Management Practices.
• Notices: Specific requirements for written notices between parties are outlined.
• Exhibits: References Exhibits A (Mineral County parcel map) and B (Project area map) for property and premise details.

While this document is an authorization for entry and use of land, it is not a solicitation for services. It details the scope and conditions under which the BLM is permitted to conduct fuel reduction treatments. Bidders interested in opportunities related to fuel reduction treatments in this area should note the project's objective, location (Baldwin Canyon, Mineral County), and the parties involved (BLM and State of Nevada). Further details on the project's execution are likely found in the referenced Project Narrative and Exhibits.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Clauses and Provisions," lists clauses and provisions incorporated by reference and by full text into the solicitation or contract. It also outlines the authorities and delegations of the Contracting Officer and the DOI Electronic Invoicing requirements.

• Clauses Incorporated by Reference: A comprehensive list of FAR and DOI clauses, many with deviations noted (e.g., "DEVIATION MAR 2026"). These clauses cover a wide range of topics including system for award management, service contract reporting, protection against debarred contractors, small business set-asides, equal opportunity, labor standards, and sustainable products.
• Clauses Incorporated by Full Text: Includes specific clauses such as 52.252-6 (Authorized Deviations in Clauses) and 1452.201-70 (Authorities and delegations), which define the roles and limitations of the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• DOI Electronic Invoicing: Details the mandatory use of the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for all payment requests, outlining required invoice information and the process for enrollment and assistance.
• Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference: Lists additional solicitation provisions, including those related to certification and disclosure, system for award management, and instructions to offerors.
• Evaluation Factors: Outlines the evaluation criteria for the solicitation, emphasizing a comparative evaluation of quotes based on Technical Capability, Relevant Experience, and Price. Technical Capability requires a narrative response (max 5 pages) demonstrating understanding of project requirements, management approach, and safety/sustainability. Relevant Experience requires a list of at least two past similar jobs with specific details. Price is the total evaluated price.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the legal and contractual framework of the solicitation. It specifies which clauses and provisions will govern the contract, outlines the authority of government representatives, and details the mandatory electronic invoicing procedures. The included solicitation provisions and evaluation factors directly inform how proposals should be prepared and will be assessed, particularly regarding technical approach, past performance, and pricing strategy.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically for contracts related to forestry, land management services, and cleaning of public use areas in Nevada. It outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed under such contracts.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: Lists specific job titles (e.g., Brush/Precommercial Thinner, Choker Setter, Forestry Equipment Operator) with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates (both standard and those applicable under Executive Order 13706) and paid holidays (11 per year).
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Notes that contractors must provide paid sick leave as per EO 13706, with specific accrual and usage guidelines.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Mentions the applicability of EO 13658 for contracts awarded within a specific timeframe, requiring a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour or the rate on the wage determination, whichever is higher.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for uniform provision and maintenance reimbursement if uniforms are mandated.
• Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations: States that duties align with the Fifth Edition (Revision 1) of this directory.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for the specified services. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing contract work, directly impacting the overall cost of proposals and the contractor's compliance obligations.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To secure services for cutting 1026 acres of pinyon and juniper trees in the Wassuk Mountains, Nevada, to improve sage-grouse habitat, reduce wildfire intensity, and mitigate pinyon and juniper woodland expansion.

• Treatment of two adjacent units: Baldwin Canyon Unit (317 acres) and Baldwin Highlands Unit (709 acres).

• Cutting of pinyon and juniper trees smaller than 24" diameter at ground level.

• Specific cutting specifications for each unit, with a general requirement to maintain approximately 100 feet spacing between live mature trees in Baldwin Canyon Unit.

• Trees selected to remain will be based on size and vigor.

• "Do Not Cut" criteria include: very large trees (>24" diameter), old-growth characteristics, trees with wildlife use signs (cavities, nests), and non-pinyon/juniper species (aspen, willow, etc.).

• Dead snags and young immature trees will be cut, with an exception of 1 snag per acre to be left standing as wildlife trees.

• Cut trees and residual materials must not protrude higher than 18 inches above the ground.

• Quality of work will be randomly sampled by a government representative.

• Trees must be completely severed from stumps, cut as close to the ground as possible (target <4 inches stump height).

• No living branches left attached to stumps.

• Cut materials must not protrude higher than 18 inches.

• Project Period of Performance: September 15, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

• Location: Wassuk Mountains, central Nevada, west of Hawthorne.

• Work areas are in mountainous terrain with varying elevations and slopes.

• Accessibility: Requires high clearance two-wheel drive vehicles for lower areas, and four-wheel drive high clearance or UTV vehicles for upper sections. Government does not maintain roads.

• Work Layout: Government will provide digital boundaries; contractor must use digital means to follow them. Damaged survey markers or structures must be repaired/replaced by the contractor.

• Environmental Considerations: Strict adherence to fire prevention, weed control (equipment cleaning), cultural resource protection, and sensitive plant/animal protection protocols.

• Refueling of equipment must be at least 50 feet from water bodies/wet meadows.

• Vehicles must stay on existing roads; no cross-country travel.

• Site cleanup and refuse removal to an approved landfill at contractor's expense.

• Camping only at approved sites, following all fire regulations.

• Emergency Reporting: 911 for all emergencies, Central Nevada Dispatch (775-623-1555) for wildland fires. Contractor may be liable for costs if a wildland fire is caused by project activities.

• Contractor Furnished Items: Contractor provides all tools, materials, equipment, and labor.