Hume Basin Stewardship IRSC, Sequoia National Forest, California

The USDA Forest Service is issuing Solicitation 12363N26Q4028 (Hume Basin Stewardship – Sequoia National Forest) for commercial fuels‑management services (NAICS 115310, PSC F099). Offerors must provide quotations for mandatory activities that include cutting and removing timber, hazard‑tree removal along roads and recreation infrastructure, slash piling, and biomass material removal. The solicitation is a single‑step RFQ (no separate written solicitation) with a final response date of 03/20/2026. Proposals must include a unit‑price schedule and total price, and must be submitted in accordance with FAR 12 and FAR 52.212‑4. Technical proposals must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the requirements and cannot rely on generic statements such as “will comply.” Within a two‑page limit, offerors must submit a detailed Technical Approach/Work Activity Plan that explains how objectives will be met while minimizing resource damage, the basis for the chosen methods, and coordination among subcontractors. Additional mandatory sections include: (1) marketing and utilization of removed materials (e.g., biomass energy or value‑added products), (2) a benefit‑to‑local‑community plan describing recruitment, training, and procurement of labor, subcontractors, supplies, lodging, and meals from counties adjacent to the forest, and (3) relevant past‑performance data for similar contracts within the past three years (five years for DxD/DxP treatments). All inquiries must be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer (Mark Phillipp or Joshua Bahling).

Notice ID

34b82e3c7d3c49a8bcd536bc4e87a757

Solicitation Number

12363N26Q4028

NAICS Code

115310

Classification Code

F099