Bitterroot Front 10 Year G-Z IRSC

The U.S. Forest Service is issuing a public‑works solicitation (dated 6 Sept 2025) for comprehensive land‑management services on the Bitterroot Front Project, including mandatory timber and product removal, optional work and salvage activities, fuels‑management treatments (prescribed fire, mechanical thinning, fuel breaks, etc.), and the establishment of stewardship credits, timber payment guarantees, and excess‑value refunds. The contract will be governed by FAR 52.212‑4 (Commercial Products and Services) with an August 2025 deviation and incorporates detailed schedules for commencement, performance, post‑award and pre‑work conferences, and contract operations. Scope items cover right‑of‑way acquisition, use agreements, quality‑control inspection systems, acceptance criteria, and a Government Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Offerors must submit a Contractor Quality‑Control Plan, Hazardous‑Spill Plan, Traffic‑Control Plan, Soil‑Erosion and Pollution‑Control Plan, material certifications (weed‑free source), and aggregate test results per the FSSS specifications. NAICS 115310 (Fuels Management Services) with a $34 M size standard applies. Wood‑utilization facilities must detail product types, species handled, annual processing capacity, and the percentage of volume sourced from National Forests; non‑facilities must identify receiving facilities. Respondents are required to address timeline feasibility, site accessibility, anticipated challenges, required operational flexibility, pricing methodology, and timber preference on the ground. Failure to inspect the site will not constitute a claim basis, and coordination with right‑of‑way and landowner agreements is a critical element of performance.

Notice ID

0f77c9e698364bb9a0f654a3fbaac74f

Solicitation Number

12363N25R4013

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F099