A001_Buck_Helene_Fuels_IRSC_Export.gdb.zip

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for hazardous fuels reduction services in post-Hurricane Helene National Forests in Western North Carolina, issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service under Solicitation Number 12363N26R4012. The work encompasses logging plan development, construction and closure of landing areas, preparation and removal of damaged timber and small roundwood material via helicopter, road maintenance, hauling of forest products, and landing area restoration upon completion. The project is located on steep, rugged terrain within the Wildland Urban Interface. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a small business size standard of 500 employees, using NAICS Code 113310.

Amendment 001 was issued on June 29, 2026, extending the offer due date to July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The amendment includes revised solicitation documents, an Appendix B with marked changes, a Question and Answer document addressing inquiries from email and site visit attendees, and a zipfile containing all available spatial data. Interested vendors were invited to attend a mandatory site visit on June 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at the Appalachian Ranger District, 632 Manor Drive, Mars Hill, NC 28754, to meet with project planners and view portions of the project area. Proposals must include a completed SF-30 form with the offer submission.