Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call Order against The Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) for CHT FY26 Backlog TSI, Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina
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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 has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a competitive BPA Call Order against the existing Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This call order is for CHT FY26 Backlog Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) services within the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina. This notice is not a solicitation for proposals but an announcement of an upcoming award.
Opportunity Details
This specific BPA Call Order, identified as Requisition 1167245 (12445026Q0025), is for Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) activities. The work falls under NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and PSC F099 (Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services). The LMIR BPA (12363N23Q4023) is a national vehicle covering a broad range of services including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Engineering, Project Management, NEPA, and Communications, available for use by all federal agencies across Forests and Grasslands.
Contract & Set-Aside
- Type: BPA Call Order (against LMIR BPA)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Restriction: This procurement is restricted to companies already approved and eligible for call orders under the LMIR BPA.
- Place of Performance: Murphy, NC (Nantahala National Forest)
Action Items & Contacts
- Joining the LMIR BPA: The LMIR BPA has continuous pre-solicitation sharing. Firms interested in joining the BPA can submit a proposal at any time while it is active. Contact the LMIR BPA Team at SM.FS.lmirbpa@usda.gov for information on how to join.
- Questions: Any questions regarding this notice of intent must be submitted to Heather Harkley (heather.harkley@usda.gov) and Nestor Rivera Gonzalez (nestor.riveragonzalez@usda.gov) by 11:59 PM EDT on May 12, 2026.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- Response Date (for notice): May 15, 2026