Manual Fuels Reduction And Related Services IDIQ
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 USDA Forest Service has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to place an order under the existing Manual Fuels Reduction And Related Services IDIQ. This requirement is for fuels reduction work in California (96130), including hand thinning, hand line construction, debris piling, tree felling, prescribed fire, and pile burning. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Responses are due May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice outlines the need for manual fuels reduction and related services, specifically:
- Fuels reduction work
- Hand thinning
- Hand line construction
- Piling of debris
- Felling of trees
- Prescribed fire operations
- Pile burning
Multiple crews may be ordered simultaneously, with a requirement for four 5-person crews to be available at any given time. The work will be performed under Task Order 127EAY22R0001.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Order under IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: F006 (Land Treatment Practices Services)
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 10:00 PM PST
- Published: April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: California (96130)
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to order from an existing IDIQ contract. Interested parties should refer to the original IDIQ (127EAY22R0001) for full contract details and requirements. The primary contact for this notice is Chris Kane.