F--PINTO MESA CUT AND PILE PHASE 2 BLM

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140L3726Q0024 modifies the original solicitation by:

• Providing an updated Statement of Work (SOW) dated 03/05/2026.

• Including the SOW as a separate PDF attachment.

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• PDF Attachment

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 07/16/2026 to 11/30/2026.

• All other terms and conditions remain the same.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To acquire fuels management services to treat vegetation and reduce the risk of wildland fires on approximately 432 acres in Pinto Mesa, Meeker, CO.

• Cut and pile pinyon and juniper trees using contractor-furnished crews and chainsaws.

• Trees with a 12-inch Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) or less within designated treatment areas are to be cut.

• Existing standing dead and dead/down trees are to be cut and limbed.

• Stump heights must not exceed 4 inches.

• All cut trees will be hand-piled.

• Piles must be constructed to be 10 feet wide by 10 feet tall or larger, and no more than 12 feet by 12 feet.

• Piles must be at least 10 feet away from standing trees and located to avoid damage to them.

• Piles must be at least 50 feet away from private land boundaries, survey monuments, power lines, and drainages.

• Piles should be located on old chaining debris where possible.

• An Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 85 percent Work Quality Level is required.

• Government inspections will be conducted periodically.

• Random 1-acre plots will be inventoried to determine compliance with specifications.

• Plots with no violations receive 10 points; one violation receives 5 points; two or more violations receive 0 points.

• Location: Approximately 32 miles West of Meeker, CO.

• Contract Duration: Work may begin July 16, 2026, and must be completed by November 30, 2026.

• Work is prohibited between December 15 and July 15 due to big game and migratory bird timing.

• Exception: If the Palmer Drought Severity Index is severe, extreme, or exceptional on July 1st, work is permitted only between September 16, 2026, and March 14, 2027.

• Contractor must provide all equipment, fuel, and personnel.

• Contractor must have a GPS capable of accepting and displaying GPX files.

• Contractor must ensure all equipment is cleaned of noxious weed seeds before operating on Government lands.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be provided and used according to OSHA standards.

• Contractor is responsible for site access and restoration of any damaged public or private roads.

• Contractor must protect survey monuments and archaeological materials.

• Fire prevention measures and liability are the contractor's responsibility.

• A qualified English-speaking representative must be on-site at all times.

• A GPS GPX file delineating treatment perimeters and interior islands.

• Detailed maps of the area and an on-site orientation.

• Flagging of cadastral survey monuments and other avoidance areas.

• COR: Shane Pfeiffer, 970-620-6957

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Pinto Mesa Cut & Pile Phase II (432 Acres)" prepared by the Bureau of Land Management, Northwest District Fire - White River Field Office. It serves as a visual aid to identify the geographical area relevant to the "Pinto Mesa Cut & Pile Phase II" opportunity.

• The map displays topographical features, land boundaries (including Bureau of Land Management areas, State Wildlife Areas, and Areas of Critical Environmental Concern), roads, trails, and water sources.
• It indicates the specific project area of approximately 432 acres.
• A legend clarifies symbols used on the map, including "Pinto_Mesa_Mastication_Modified_Plants".
• A scale bar is provided in both miles and kilometers.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical location and terrain of the work site. It helps in assessing the scope of the project, potential logistical challenges, and the environmental context of the Pinto Mesa Cut & Pile Phase II opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To acquire fuels management services to treat vegetation and reduce the risk of wildland fires on approximately 432 acres in Pinto Mesa, located west of Meeker, CO.

• Cut and pile pinyon and juniper trees using contractor-furnished crews and chainsaws.

• Treat trees with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 12 inches or less, leaving brush species untreated.

• Incorporate existing standing dead (excluding reserve trees) and dead/down material into piles.

• Ensure stumps are cut to 4 inches or less from the ground and all live branches are severed.

• Cut very small trees or those with low branches to ground level.

• Material between 1/4 and 12 inches in diameter will be hand-piled.

• Logs and large branches (over 12 inches diameter) will be limbed up.

• No green material over 12 inches in diameter will be piled for burning; boles up to 12 inches will be cut into 3-4 foot sections and incorporated into piles.

• Piles will be constructed with limbs, stems, and slash parallel to each other, with kindling material in the center.

• Piles must be 10 feet wide by 10 feet tall (not exceeding 12x12 feet) and spaced at least 10 feet apart.

• Piles must be at least 50 feet from private land, survey monuments, power lines, and drainages.

• Piles will be located on old chaining debris where possible.

• An Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) of 85 percent Work Quality Level is required.

• Government inspections will be conducted, with plots evaluated for compliance. Plots with no violations receive 10 points, one violation receives 5 points, and two or more violations receive 0 points.

• Contract duration: July 16, 2026, to November 30, 2026.

• Work is prohibited between December 15, 2025, and July 15, 2026, due to big game and migratory bird timing.

• Exception: If the Palmer Drought Severity Index is severe, extreme, or exceptional on July 1st, work will be permitted only between September 16, 2026, and March 14, 2027.

• Location: Approximately 32 miles west of Meeker, CO (Township 1N, Range 99W, Sections 26, 27, 34, 35).

• Contractor must provide all equipment, fuel, and personnel.

• Contractor must provide properly functioning saws and a GPS capable of accepting GPX files.

• An English-speaking representative must be on-site at all times.

• Contractor is responsible for equipment and Government-furnished property.

• Equipment must be cleaned of noxious weeds prior to operating on Government lands.

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be provided and used according to OSHA standards.

• Temporary work camps require COR/PI permission and must be kept tidy.

• Contractor must protect survey monuments and archaeological materials.

• Fire prevention and liability measures must be followed, including qualified spark arresters and carrying fire extinguishers.

• Access to work sites is at the contractor's expense; any damage to roads must be restored.

• A GPS GPX file delineating perimeters and interior islands will be provided by the BLM.

• BLM will flag other avoidance areas.

• Site Visit: Contact Shane Pfeiffer at 970-620-6957. No formal site visit is currently scheduled.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for commercial items for the Bureau of Land Management, White River Field Office in Meeker, Colorado. The government is procuring "PINTO MESA HAND THIN AND PILE (PHASE 2)", which involves cutting and piling pinyon and juniper trees on approximately 432 acres. The project is located approximately 32 miles west of Meeker, CO.

• Perform "Cut and Pile" on approximately 432 acres.

• Project involves cutting and piling pinyon and juniper trees using contractor-furnished crews and chainsaws.

• The resulting purchase order will be a firm-fixed price type.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: July 16, 2026, to November 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS size standard is $34.0 million.

• Quotes are due Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time.

• Submit quotes via email to drosales@blm.gov.

• Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote conforms to the solicitation and technical evaluation factors.

• Contractors must submit their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code.

• Sign SF-1449 and any amendments.

• This solicitation is set-aside for small business.

• NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry – Fuels Management Services.

• Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

• FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2025) applies.

• Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The following attachments are provided: SOW, Map, Zip File (Shape files), Wage Determination, and Provisions and Clauses.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It specifies the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed on service contracts for forestry, land management, cleaning of public use areas, and timber inventory services within Colorado Statewide.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: Lists specific job titles (e.g., Brush/Precommercial Thinner, Forestry Equipment Operator, Tree Planter) with corresponding wage rates.
• Wage Rates: Provides the minimum hourly rate for each listed occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specific benefits like Health & Welfare, Paid Sick Leave (EO 13706), Vacation, and Holidays are detailed.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (minimum wage for federal contractors).
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for uniform provision and maintenance reimbursement.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for the specified service contract. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and fringe benefits meet or exceed these minimum requirements to be compliant. Failure to adhere to these rates can lead to non-compliance and potential disqualification. The document also provides information on how to handle unlisted occupations through the conformance process.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating the "Pinto Mesa Cut & Pile Phase II Wildlife Modification" covering 432 acres. It details Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land, private land/unknown ownership, and areas designated for wildlife modifications.

• The map displays "County Road 24X" and "County Road 122".
• Areas marked for "Wildlife Modifications" are highlighted in light blue.
• Specific "Pinto_Mesa_CutPile_Phasell_WildlifeMod" areas are shown in red hatching.
• A legend clarifies the different land ownerships and modification areas.

This map provides crucial spatial information for understanding the geographical scope and specific locations of wildlife modification activities related to the Pinto Mesa Cut & Pile Phase II project. Bidders should use this to visualize the operational areas and potential environmental considerations.

Provisions / Clauses

This document contains various contract terms, conditions, provisions, and clauses that are incorporated by reference or in full text. Key sections include:

• DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011): Outlines the authority of the Contracting Officer and the responsibilities and limitations of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• DOI-AAAP-0028 ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS-INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP) (FEB 2021): Mandates electronic submission of payment requests through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's IPP system.
• 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998): States that one or more clauses are incorporated by reference and provides links to access their full text.
• 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (JUN 2016): Details requirements for protecting covered contractor information systems, including access controls, media sanitization, and physical security.
• 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025): Lists numerous FAR clauses that implement various laws and executive orders applicable to commercial acquisitions. This section is extensive and includes clauses related to:
  • Prohibitions on certain activities (e.g., telecommunications equipment, Kaspersky Lab developed products, inverted domestic corporations, Iran transactions).
  • Small business programs (e.g., set-asides, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
  • Labor standards (e.g., Service Contract Labor Standards, minimum wages, child labor, combating trafficking in persons).
  • Representations and certifications (e.g., Buy American, Trade Agreements, responsibility matters).
• 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS–COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023): Provides instructions for offerors, including how to submit provisions and information.
• 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021): Outlines the evaluation factors for award, which include Project Experience, Technical Capability, and Price.
• 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (OCT 2025): Requires offerors to complete representations and certifications, many of which are to be completed electronically via SAM.
• 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021): Addresses prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment and services.

This document is critical for understanding the legal and contractual framework of the opportunity. Bidders must review these clauses and provisions carefully to ensure their proposals and subsequent contract performance will comply with all government requirements, including those related to data security, labor standards, small business participation, and ethical conduct. Specific attention should be paid to the evaluation factors and any representations or certifications required for submission.