Hazardous fuels reduction 9 mile HT

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region is seeking contractors to provide hazardous fuels reduction services through hand thinning operations at the 9 Mile location. This procurement falls under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and PSC category F014 (Natural Resources/Conservation - Tree Thinning), indicating specialized forestry work focused on wildfire prevention and forest management. The solicitation was posted on June 5, 2025, with proposals due by June 20, 2025, providing a tight 15-day response window for interested contractors. The procurement includes comprehensive documentation with maps, statement of work, wage determinations under the Service Contract Act, and the full solicitation package. Contractors must demonstrate capability in forestry support activities and tree thinning operations to meet the government's natural resource conservation objectives.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns under the applicable size standards for NAICS 115310. The solicitation does not identify any current incumbents or provide specific contract values in the basic notice information. The work involves hand thinning operations, which typically require specialized crews and equipment for selective tree removal in environmentally sensitive areas. Performance will occur at the 9 Mile location within the Nevada Region's jurisdiction, likely in areas identified as high-risk for wildfire hazards. The procurement appears to be part of the Bureau of Land Management's broader hazardous fuels reduction program aimed at reducing wildfire risks through proactive forest management practices.