Timber sale preparation (OAK ridge TS)

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Navajo Region is seeking timber sale preparation services for the Oak Ridge Timber Sales Project, with a comprehensive scope that includes layout, timber marking, stand examinations, timber cruising, and preparation of environmental assessments and silvicultural prescriptions. The solicitation (Number 140A0925Q0005) requires contractors to perform detailed forestry services across approximately 9,862-10,005 acres (potentially up to 10,495 acres) within the Navajo Nation. Evaluation will be conducted on a Best Value basis, with factors prioritized as Technical Approach, Key Project Management/Technical Support, Past Performance, and Price. Proposals must be submitted by February 25, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MST, with field crew members required to have specific educational and professional qualifications in forestry. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and use the IPP system for invoicing, and all proposal submissions should be emailed to Contract Specialist Lynelle Benallie.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) firms under the Buy Indian Act, with a NAICS code 115310 and a size standard of $11.5 million. The period of performance is from February 10, 2025, to February 10, 2026, with work to be performed in the Navajo Nation across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, specifically located on the Defiance Plateau. The solicitation requires comprehensive deliverables including various maps, stand exam data, silvicultural prescriptions, environmental assessments, cruise reports, and forest product appraisals to determine fair market value. Contractors will need to follow BIA standards and guidelines, including 53 IAM regulations, with individual tasks assigned through task orders. The project aims to support the Navajo Nation's Ten-Year Forest Management Plan and involves detailed forestry analysis and preparation for potential timber harvesting activities.