Hume Basin Stewardship IRSC, Sequoia National Forest, California
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the Hume Basin Stewardship Integrated Resource Service Contract (IRSC) within the Sequoia National Forest, California. This opportunity is restricted to companies pre-approved for call orders under the R5 Pacific Southwest Stewardship BPA. The contract aims to improve forest health, reduce fuels, and restore ecosystems through timber removal and related services. Proposals are due March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation covers commercial services for forest stewardship, primarily focused on timber cutting and removal, fuels reduction, and biomass management. Key activities include:
- Mandatory: Cutting and removing included timber (thinning from below, recreation residence units, roadside hazard trees) across approximately 600 acres.
- Optional: Additional thinning from below in plantations (1,402 acres), piling of material in units (2,002 acres), and subsidized biomass removal (26,426 tons).
- Ancillary Services: Road maintenance (pre-haul, during-haul, post-haul) as detailed in Appendix C, and adherence to specific environmental protection measures, fire precautions, and timing restrictions (Limited Operating Periods).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) BPA Call Order.
- Period of Performance: Date of Award through March 1, 2029.
- Anticipated Award Date: March 2026.
- NAICS Code: 115310 - Fuels Management Services (Size Standard: $34 Million).
- Product Service Code: F099 - Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services.
- Place of Performance: Hume Basin, Sequoia National Forest, Dunlap, CA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Technical and price proposals must be submitted separately via email to mark.phillipp@usda.gov and Joshua.bahling@usda.gov. Proposals must be valid for 60 days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be assessed based on Technical Approach, Relevant Past Performance, Utilization of Local Work Forces/Benefit to Local Community, and Cost/Price. Technical Approach is significantly more important than Past Performance, which is significantly more important than Local Community Benefit. Technical factors combined are approximately equal to cost or price.
- Eligibility: Restricted to approved companies under the R5 Pacific Southwest Stewardship BPA. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Key Deadlines
- Response Date: March 2, 2026.
- Post Award Conference: Scheduled within 10 days after award at Hume Lake Ranger District.
Additional Notes
Bidders should carefully review Appendices A, B, C, and the Contract Area Maps (CAM 1 & 2) for detailed scope, performance standards, road maintenance requirements, and geographical context. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 1977-0727) for California Statewide forestry services must be used for labor cost calculations.