Snell Mastication 10

The USDA Forest Service is procuring mechanical vegetation treatment services for the Snell Mastication Phase 10 project, which involves thinning conifers and masticating shrubs and surface fuels across 660 acres of mixed-aged timber stands, plantations, and naturally regenerating areas. The primary objective is to reduce wildfire potential and protect nearby high-voltage powerlines through defensible space creation. Contractors must mechanically cut conifers between 4-10 inches in diameter while preserving specific tree species and spacing requirements, and grind all vegetation into pieces smaller than 3 inches in diameter. The evaluation criteria will consider price, technical capability, and relevant past performance of bidding contractors. Quotes are due by September 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM Pacific Standard Time and must be submitted via email to the contracting officer Jasmine Williams.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 with a size standard of $34 million, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. The contract work is divided into two line items: 515 acres for Item 0001 and 145 acres for Item 0002, with pricing structured on a per-acre basis. The contract period runs from Notice of Award through June 30, 2026, providing contractors with approximately ten months to complete the vegetation treatment work. Performance will take place in Adin, California 96006, with specific project boundaries clearly delineated in the provided geospatial mapping documentation. Additional requirements include compliance with comprehensive fire prevention protocols during the Fire Precautionary Period from April 1 through December 1, and adherence to federal wage determinations for forestry workers ranging from $17.11 to $41.77 per hour depending on job classification.