NFO FORESTRY AND FUELS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Interagency Fire Center, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Forestry and Fuels Management Services. This opportunity, identified as 140L3726Q0039, seeks contractors to perform manual cut and pile, and lop and scatter treatments across 1,334 acres in Wyoming. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by July 27, 2026, at 0900 MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide manual cut and pile, and lop and scatter treatment services for grassland/meadow maintenance, hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and wildlife habitat improvement. Work will be performed on five units (Cedar Ridge and TL Reservoir Units) totaling 1,334 acres within the BLM Wyoming, High Plains District Office. Specific tasks include:
- Manual cut and pile of pine and juniper.
- Thinning of Ponderosa pine.
- Delimbed boles cut to less than 4 feet.
- Scattering of woody material.
- Work must be performed when conditions are reasonably dry or frozen.
- Contractors must utilize Avenza or similar GPS mapping software for boundaries.
- Equipment must be washed and cleaned prior to entry to the project area.
- Fire protection measures and fire watch requirements are detailed in the solicitation.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order (RFQ)
- Period of Performance: August 16, 2026, to February 28, 2027
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% small business)
- NAICS Code: 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry - Fuels Management Services) with a $34M size standard.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Required quote components include:
- Signed SF1449.
- Technical proposal addressing capability and experience.
- Price proposal schedule.
- Acknowledgement of any amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
- Site Visit: July 14, 2026, at 0900 MDT
- Technical Questions Due: July 20, 2026
- Quotes Due: July 27, 2026, at 0900 MDT
- Contact: Linda Neely (linda_neely@ios.doi.gov, 458-899-4077). All questions must be submitted via email.