LCNCA Airstrip Mechanical Mesquite Thinning
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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), Arizona State Office is soliciting quotes for Mechanical Mesquite Thinning services at the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area (LCNCA) Airstrip in Pima County, Arizona. This is a Firm Fixed Price contract, set aside for Total Small Businesses, with an award basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes are due by February 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform mechanical mesquite reduction treatment on approximately 719 acres within the LCNCA Airstrip unit. The objective is grassland restoration. Key tasks include:
- Mechanically grubbing all visible mesquite trees and stumps, with exceptions for small clusters (4-5 per acre) of 12-foot or taller trees.
- Utilizing rubber-tired or tracked equipment.
- Removing root balls and backfilling holes to a depth of no more than 6 inches.
- Loosely placing grubbed mesquite slash into windrows.
- The area has an estimated tree density of 100-200 trees per acre, generally 6 ft tall and under.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Forestry and Logging Services) with a size standard of $34 million.
- Period of Performance: Work can be completed annually between October 1st and June 30th. Specific restrictions apply during February through May 2026 due to scheduled visitor events.
- Place of Performance: LCNCA Airstrip, Pima County, Arizona.
- Wage Determination: Pima County Wage Determination 2015-5473 Revision 27 is incorporated, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits ($5.55/hr H&W).
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: January 28, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: February 3, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Lisa Hariper (lhariper@blm.gov).
- Required Submissions:
- Technical Statement: Detailing approach, capability, techniques, procedures, and schedule.
- References: Three references for similar-sized and scoped jobs completed within the last three years, demonstrating at least 1 year of mechanical thinning experience.
- Price Quote: Using the provided Value Bid Schedule, contractors must provide a cost per acre for 719 acres.
- Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Evaluation Factors:
- Technical Approach: Rated Acceptable or Unacceptable.
- Past Experience: Rated Acceptable or Unacceptable.
- Total Price: Evaluated for reasonableness.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be deemed responsible prospective contractors and have up-to-date Representations and Certifications in SAM.gov.
Important Notes
A pre-work conference is required. Contractors must adhere to specific safety guidelines for the international border watchout zone and stop work immediately if cultural artifacts are uncovered. Incomplete packages may be considered non-responsive.