NC pocosin lake NWR fire breaks

This solicitation seeks fire break establishment and maintenance services on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service requires the contractor to establish eight new fire breaks totaling approximately 438 acres using equipment such as amphibious excavators and low ground pressure tracked machines. The contractor must perform in accordance with the detailed statement of work, protect environmental and cultural resources, and recover any stuck equipment without government assistance. Offerors must submit past performance questionnaires from previous clients and pricing will be based on unit rates for individual line items. Proposals are due by June 22, 2023.

This opportunity is set aside for total small business concerns. The primary NAICS code is 238220 - Fire Protection Services with a place of performance in North Carolina. The contractor will establish eight new fire breaks from August 2023 through September 2024 with optional line items to be exercised in October 2023, January 2024, and through 2027. Pricing is to be submitted using applicable Davis-Bacon wage rates. The period of performance is approximately 18 months for base items and up to 48 months if all optional items are exercised.