Galloway G-Z Stewardship IRSC
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Forest Service (USDA-FS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Galloway G-Z Stewardship IRSC project within the Tahoe National Forest, Downieville, CA. This initiative aims to improve forest health and resilience, reduce high-severity wildfire threats, protect water supplies, and provide a steady supply of wood products. Responses are due by March 20, 2026.
Project Overview & Scope
The project encompasses approximately 5,127 gross acres available for treatment, including 1,500 acres prepared for timber harvest (Keystone Roadside Fuelbreak) and 3,627 acres for preparation and timber harvest (Hungry Slug). The anticipated contract term is up to 5 years. The project expects to offer 15+ MMBF of commercial timber and 8,000+ CCF of biomass.
Types of service work may include:
- Timber sale preparation (unit layout, marking, volume determination).
- Road reconditioning and curve widening.
- Timber removal using tractor, skyline, and/or tethered systems, including transportation.
- Temporary road construction and obliteration.
- Low value stand treatment (precommercial thinning, mastication) with a volume removal option.
- Biomass removal (thinning non-merchantable material, chipping, transportation).
Detailed project area maps for "Keystone Roadside Fuel Break" and "Hungry Slug" are provided, delineating geographical scope, terrain, access routes, and hydrological features, which are crucial for bidder planning.
Anticipated Contract Details
This RFI is for a future Stewardship Integrated Resource Service Contract (IRSC). Minimum timber value estimates will be based on Forest Service appraisal rates. Payment terms for service work are anticipated by the acre, ton, linear foot, or contract quantity for reconstruction activities. Product value at awarded rates will be used to offset the cost of service work items. Davis-Bacon wages and certified payrolls will be required for all Road Construction, while Service Contract Act wages will apply to non-construction service work. Road construction requirements will be subject to bonding. No set-aside is specified for this RFI.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties are requested to submit written responses to a questionnaire provided in the RFI letter. Responses must be submitted via email to evan.fellrath@usda.gov and Kasandra.meyer@usda.gov by March 20, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Pacific. This RFI is voluntary and for planning purposes only; it will not affect eligibility for future solicitations.