GSER IRSC_BlackMtn Grove Map.pdf

This document provides details for a federal contract opportunity for Giant Sequoia Emergency Response (GSER) Stewardship Integrated Resource Service Contract (IRSC) services on the Sequoia National Forest and Sierra National Forest in California. The contract aims to increase resiliency of targeted Giant Sequoia groves to wildfire by addressing fuels buildup through a combination of hand and mechanical treatments including felling, piling, cutting, skidding, decking, and removal of forest fuels. Mandatory product removal is required for three groves totaling an estimated 50,919 tons of mixed conifer timber. Services will be awarded to multiple contractors through full and open competition with a period of performance ending December 31, 2023. The solicitation is expected to be issued on October 17, 2022 with pre-solicitation site visits scheduled from October 19-27, 2022 for interested contractors to discuss contractual requirements.