Wolf Tomsha Mining Claim Clean Up

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska State Office is seeking a small business contractor to perform cleanup and restoration services for two abandoned mining claims located in the Steese National Conservation Area. The solicitation requires the removal of solid waste, hazardous materials, and debris from the Bottom Dollar and Ptarmigan Gulch sites, including dismantling a cabin, removing fuel tanks, storage sheds, mining equipment, and various scrap materials. Contractors must develop a comprehensive work plan, follow strict revegetation protocols using native Alaskan plants, and prevent invasive species introduction while protecting cultural resources. Proposals are due by January 6, 2025, at 1700 hours, and must be submitted via email to kmaldona@blm.gov. Offerors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 562910 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, covering remediation services for surface mining reclamation. The period of performance spans from January 21, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with all work required to be completed by the end date. The solicitation includes a base task for waste removal and site revegetation, as well as an optional task for soil contamination testing. Site access is limited to ATV/UTV in summer and snowmachine in winter, requiring specialized logistics for waste consolidation and removal. The contract incorporates Service Contract Act wage determinations for Alaska, with environmental technician positions rated at approximately $30.20 per hour. Payment will be processed through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and the total project will be performed in the remote Alaskan wilderness, primarily in the Steese National Conservation Area.