FireConsolidationStudy_StatementofObjectives_03.20.2026.pdf
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Statement of Objectives (SOO) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a feasibility study on consolidating wildland fire management operations.
The Contractor shall conduct a comprehensive, objective, and non-partisan feasibility study evaluating the consolidation of federal wildland fire management functions as directed by Congressional appropriations language. The study must assess operational, financial, organizational, infrastructure, and stakeholder impacts of consolidation, evaluating both anticipated efficiencies and potential adverse impacts on agency mission delivery, operational readiness, and program continuity. Key analysis areas include: accomplishment of agency-wide land management objectives and priority programs (timber and fuels targets, recreation, ecosystem health); consolidation structure and resource-sharing coordination; cohesion between wildland fire management, hazardous fuel reduction, and prescribed fire programs; mitigation of integrated workforce utilization reliance; comparison with the National Interagency Fire Center's (NIFC) current coordination functions; community and stakeholder relationships with states, local governments, and Tribal entities; budget execution and fiscal management; operational support functions including aviation, dispatch, communications, and logistics; and facilities, capital assets, and shared infrastructure. The Contractor must identify key risks, dependencies, constraints, and mitigation strategies while clearly documenting all assumptions, limitations, data sources, and uncertainties supporting findings and conclusions.
The period of performance is six months from contract award, with performance occurring primarily at the Contractor's facilities through virtual coordination and on-site engagement. Deliverables include a Project Management Plan (due upon proposal submission), Stakeholder Engagement Plan addressing Appropriations and relevant Congressional committees, Interim Findings Briefing, Draft Feasibility Study Report, Comprehensive Final Feasibility Study Report with findings and recommendations, Executive Summary Briefing for Congressional and Agency Leadership, and presentation of findings to government stakeholders. The Contractor must conduct the study in an objective and independent manner, ensuring all findings, conclusions, and recommendations adhere to federal standards and are supported by verifiable data, documented stakeholder input, or clearly stated analytical assumptions.
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Statement of Objectives
Contents Project Title
1.0 Purpose
2.0 Scope or Mission
3.0 Period and Place of Performance
4.0 Background
5.0 Performance Objectives
6.0 Deliverables / Schedule
7.0 Operating Constraints
8.0 Attachments
Project Title
Feasibility Study on Consolidating Wildland Fire Management Operations
1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this procurement action is to complete a feasibility study that will inform decision-making regarding consolidation of wildland fire management operations. The Contractor shall provide objective, evidence-based analysis without prescribing specific solutions.
2.0 Scope or Mission
The Contractor shall conduct a comprehensive and objective feasibility study evaluating the consolidation of federal wildland fire management functions as directed by Congressional appropriations language.
The study shall assess operational, financial, organizational, infrastructure and stakeholder impact of consolidating wildland fire management operations. The analysis shall evaluate both anticipated efficiencies and potential adverse impacts, including direct and indirect effects on agency mission delivery, operational readiness, and continuity of program support.
The Contractor shall identify key risks, dependencies, constraints, and mitigation strategies relevant to consolidation. The Contractor shall clearly document assumptions, limitations, data sources, and uncertainties supporting all findings and conclusions.
3.0 Period and Place of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is six (6) months from contract award.
The Contractor shall develop and maintain a project schedule that supports completion of all required deliverables within the 6-month period of performance. The Contractor shall provide regular progress updates and ensure milestone completion in accordance with the contractor developed Project Management Plan to be approved by the Contracting Officer.
At any time during the period of performance, the Government has the right to request additional briefings or progress updates to support agency leadership engagement and/or Congressional reporting requirements.
The primary place of performance for this contract is anticipated to be the Contractor’s facilities. Performance may be accomplished through a combination of virtual coordination and on-site engagement as required to support stakeholder outreach, data collection, and briefings.
4.0 Background
The Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior, has been directed to engage an independent, non-partisan research organization with expertise in federal land management to conduct a comprehensive study on the feasibility of consolidating wildland fire management operations as proposed in the President’s budget.
5.0 Performance Objectives
The Contractor shall conduct a comprehensive and objective feasibility study evaluating the consolidation of federal wildland fire management functions as directed by Congressional appropriations language.
The study shall assess operational, financial, organizational, infrastructure and stakeholder impact of consolidating wildland fire management operations. The analysis shall evaluate both anticipated efficiencies and potential adverse impacts, including direct and indirect effects on agency mission delivery, operational readiness, and continuity of program support.
The Contractors shall identify opportunities, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies relevant to consolidation. The Contractor shall clearly document assumptions, limitations, data sources, and uncertainties supporting all findings and conclusions.
At a minimum, the Contractor shall address the following objectives and required areas of analysis:
- Accomplishment of agency-wide land management objectives and priority programs, such as active land management (timber & fuels targets), recreation, and ensuring the sustainability of ecosystem health to reduce long-term fire risk.
- Considerations to consolidate wildland fire management operations under a consolidated structure and the associated coordination and necessary resource-sharing.
- Cohesion necessary between wildland fire management, hazardous fuel reduction and prescribed fire programs.
- Mitigations to agency reliance of integrated workforce utilization o Reliance of red-carded, non-fire personnel to meet response and fuels reduction priorities.
o Support of fire personnel to accomplish critical agency missions, such as recreation and timber priorities.
- Comparison of proposed consolidated service role with NIFC’s current coordination functions.
- Ensuring strong and effective community and stakeholder relationships, including but not limited to, states, local governments, and Tribal entities.
- Budget execution, fiscal management, and appropriations authorities.
- Operational support functions, including but not limited to, aviation, dispatch, communications and logistics.
- Facilities, capital assets, and shared infrastructure.
6.0 Deliverables / Schedule
Contractor will be expected to develop a timeline for each of the deliverables as part of their Project Management Plan due with their proposal.
Deliverable Description Due Date Project Management Plan Upon proposal submission Stakeholder Engagement Plan to include the Appropriations committees and other relevant Congressional committees and members
Interim Findings Briefing Draft Feasibility Study Report Comprehensive final Feasibility Study Report with findings and recommendations
Executive Summary Briefing suitable for Congressional and Agency Leadership
Presentation of findings to government stakeholders
7.0 Operating Constraints
The Contractor shall conduct the feasibility study in an objective and independent manner, providing a non-partisan analysis ensuring all findings, conclusions, and recommendations are in adherence with federal standards and supported by verifiable data, documented stakeholder input, or clearly stated analytical assumptions.
8.0 Attachments
None at this time.
| Project Title |
| 1.0 Purpose |
| 2.0 Scope or Mission |
| 3.0 Period and Place of Performance |
| 4.0 Background |
| 5.0 Performance Objectives |
| 6.0 Deliverables / Schedule |
| 7.0 Operating Constraints |
| 8.0 Attachments |
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