Bull Meadow G-Z STEWARDSHIP IRSC – Region 6, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Lakeview Ranger District, Lakeview, Oregon
Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12363N25Q4074
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 115310 Support Activities for Forestry
- Place of performance
- Lakeview, Oregon 97630, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a contractor for the Bull Meadow G-Z Stewardship Integrated Resource Service Contract (IRSC) in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Lakeview Ranger District, Oregon. The primary objective is to perform forest restoration and mechanical fuels reduction treatments across 2,527 acres, focusing on reducing conifer encroachment, stand density, and ladder fuels to improve forest health and mitigate wildfire risk. The contract will involve timber removal, cutting and treating small diameter conifer and juniper trees, wildlife area designation, and timber cruise volume determination. The solicitation will be evaluated using a best value source selection method, with the Request for Quotes anticipated to be issued on May 15, 2025. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in forestry services, timber removal, and environmental management techniques.
The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be awarded through full and open competition. The estimated timber volume is 46,320 tons (8,029 MBF), with work to be completed by December 31, 2027. The contract is classified under NAICS code 115310 (Support Services for Forestry) with a $34 million size standard. The firm fixed-price commercial services contract will cover multiple units ranging from 63 to 526 acres, located northwest of Lakeview, Oregon, west of US Highway 395. The project will require precise forest management techniques, including specific guidelines for tree removal, wildlife retention, and environmental preservation, with contractors expected to follow detailed technical specifications for logging, road maintenance, and site restoration.
Notice text
**This is not a Request for Quotes. All Pre-Solicitation documents are DRAFT documents and are subject to change. It is anticipated that the Request for Quotes will be issued on or around May 15, 2025.
Background: The Bull Meadow G-Z Stewardship IRSC shall be awarded under the following authority:Stewardship Authority: Section 604 (16 USC 6591c) of Public Law 108-148 as amended by Section 8205 of Public Law 113-79, the Agricultural Act of 2014—Grants the U.S. Forest Service (Government) permanent authority to enter into stewardship contracts or agreements to achieve land management goals for the National Forests or public lands that meet local and rural community needs. Section 8205 supersedes the temporary authority granted to the Forest Service (Government) in section 347 of Public Law 105-277, the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Appropriations Act, 1999.
NAICS: 115310: Support Services for Forestry, size standard: 34M Fuels Management Services. Stewardship authorities permit the Government to solicit this requirement as Full and Open competition.
Project Location:
The project is located Northwest of the town of Lakeview, OR. West of US HWY 395. Between the towns of Lakeview and Valley Falls, OR.
Legal description is: In all or portions of T 36S R 20E, T 37S R 20E, T 37S R 19E. Lake County Oregon
Period of Performance: All work shall be completed by December 31, 2027. See DRAFT Solicitation document for further details.
The objective of this project is to perform forest restoration professional services and mechanical fuels reduction treatment by reducing conifer encroachment, competition, stand density, fuel loading, and ladder-fuels to increase forest stand health and to mitigate risk of catastrophic wildfire. The project will be accomplished by:
- Layout of Timber Removal and Service Only treatment units.
- Designating wildlife retention areas.
- Complete timber cruise volume determination for each identified timber removal treatment area.
- Cut and remove included timber.
- Cut, skid, deck, and/or treatment of small diameter conifer trees and juniper.
Awarded contract will be a commercial services contract with requirements for timber removal.
The contract shall be awarded using a best value source selection method; the resulting contract shall be a firm fixed price commercial services contract.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Meadow G-Z STEWARDSHIP IRSC – Region 6, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Lakeview Ranger District, Lakeview, Oregon | Award Notice | |
| Bull Meadow G-Z STEWARDSHIP IRSC – Region 6, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Lakeview Ranger District, Lakeview, Oregon | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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