HiLo Understory Fuel Reduction (UFR) Service to reduce fire risk in wildland-urban interface areas.

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
(ii) This solicitation is issued as an (RFQ).
(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-02.
(iv) This procurement is 100% set aside for total small business. The NAICS code is 115310 and the Small Business Size Standard is $11.5 million.
(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule
See attached Schedule of Items (Attachment 1-Schedule of Items).
Schedule Notes:
a) One firm fixed price award will be made from this solicitation, contractors must submit pricing for all items.
(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)
The purpose of this project is to reduce fire risk in wildland-urban interface areas. Fire suppression has allowed shade tolerant species such as balsam fir to establish and proliferate in the understory of upland forest types. Decades of fire exclusion has resulted in a change in species composition, higher fuel loadings, an increase in ladder fuels, and a severe departure in the frequency and intensity of fires that would have occurred here historically. The work to be performed will reduce the understory fuel hazards of designated stands. Implementation of these treatments would substantially reduce the risk of wildfires threatening adjacent values at risk.
Attachment 1 – Schedule of Items
Attachment 2 – Statement of Work
Attachment 3 – Wage Determination
Attachment 4 – Experience Questionnaire