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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is seeking pasture management services for the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area (DCEVA) through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The solicitation (140L3725Q0016) requires contractors to perform site preparation mowing for prescribed burning, teddering, fuel break raking and mowing, and grass removal across multiple acres. Specific performance requirements include 100 acres of mowing, 110 acres of teddering, 110 acres of fuel break raking, and 20 acres of mowing with removal. Evaluation criteria will focus on Past Performance (three projects within last 3 years), Relevant Experience (three projects within last 5 years), and Technical Capacity. Key dates include a March 21, 2025 deadline for questions, with answers provided by March 24, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of April 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM PST. Proposals should be emailed to Traci Thaler at tthaler@blm.gov.

The solicitation is entirely set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310, with a size standard of $11.5 million. The contract period spans five years from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2030, consisting of a base year and four option years. The place of performance is the Coos Bay District in Oregon, specifically at the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area. While no incumbent contractors are specified, the BLM indicates that multiple awards may be made under this solicitation. The procurement falls under the PSC category F018 for Natural Resources/Conservation and specifically targets support activities for forestry. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability to manage large-scale pasture management and vegetation control projects across significant acreage, with precise mechanical and land management specifications.