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2027 LaCroix Ranger District IRSCs

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12363N26Q4138Federal

Submission Closed06/01/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Forest Service is conducting a Sources Sought Request for Information (RFI) to identify capable timber operators and fuels contractors interested in hazardous fuels reduction treatments and timber harvest in the Wildland Urban Interface on the LaCroix Ranger District, Superior National Forest, Minnesota. The project encompasses four treatment areas totaling approximately 2,103 acres and involving about 16,790 MBF of timber volume. The scope includes timber removal via methods such as clearcut, shelterwood, and commercial thinning, as well as related services like temporary road construction and obliteration, slash piling, fuel break establishment, and hazardous fuel reduction activities including mastication, mulching, chipping, and cut and pile operations. The contract targets low-value timber harvest with a focus on improving forest health and reducing wildfire risk in difficult-to-access areas. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements detailing company information, relevant experience in timber harvest and fuels treatments in northern Minnesota, safety programs, equipment availability, and crew qualifications. Responses to a project questionnaire addressing interest in specific areas, feasibility of timelines, anticipated challenges, and suggestions for project improvement are requested. The RFI clarifies that this is for market research only and does not guarantee future solicitation or funding. Responses are due by June 1, 2026. An open house informational meeting to discuss the opportunity will be held on May 20, 2026, both in-person at the LaCroix Ranger District office and virtually via Microsoft Teams, allowing potential contractors to learn more and engage with staff prior to submitting their statements. The anticipated formal solicitation is expected by spring 2027, with contract performance to be completed by May 2031.

General Info

US Forest Service seeks timber operators for hazardous fuel reduction on 2,103 acres, Minnesota.

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Department Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

NAICS

113310 - Logging View NAICS

Place of Performance

MN, 55723, USA

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2027+LaCroix+RD+Planned+IRSCs.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 11

Sources Sought

Amendment 1May 11

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Response DeadlineJun 1

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06/01/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWashington, DC, 202501138, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

Office AddressWashington, DC, 202501138, USA

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Matt Daigle Stewardship Acquisition Program Support Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Ingrid Anderson

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5.11.2026: There will be an option to join the Open House meeting virtually via Microsoft Teams or by calling in. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Central Time.

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This Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse accompanying costs.

1. Background & Purpose

The U.S. Forest Service seeks capability statements and questionnaire responses from timber operators, fuels contractors, or firms with both capabilities able to conduct hazardous fuels reduction treatments through timber harvest in difficult to access locations within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) on the LaCroix Ranger District. There are four (4) main project areas associated with this RFI and shown on the table below.

Unit Name Acres Volume MBF

Can Crusher Treatment Area 417 3,927

Finkus Treatment Area 1061 6,366

Pac Man Treatment Area 450 5,447

Wild Treatment Area 175 1,050

Totals 2,103 16,790

2. Anticipated Scope of Work

Timber Removal:
Harvest approximately 16.8MMBF (million board feet) of low-value timber via clearcut, shelterwood, and/or commercial thinning across 2,100 acres in four project locations.
Temporary road construction and obliteration.
Slash piling and covering.
Service work may include:
Pre-commercial thinning and/or Timber stand improvement
Forest system road improvements for erosion control and water quality
Manual and/or mechanical fireline construction
Fuel Break establishment and maintenance
Hazardous Fuel Reduction (Hazardous fuels include balsam fir and other small diameter sub-merchantable species, dead standing, dead down, brush, limbs, and logging slash.)
Mastication/Mulching/Crushing
Chipping
Slashing
Manual or mechanical cut and pile, including covering
Removal of non-merchantable (biomass) material

3. Place of Performance

Four project areas located on the LaCroix Ranger District of the Superior National Forest. Locations are identified on the attached map

4. Period of Performance

A solicitation is anticipated to be posted no later than spring of 2027 with all work completed by May 2031 if awarded.

5. Requested Capability Statement

Capability Statement elements:
Company information (UEI, address, POC, socio-economic status).
NAICS codes registered
Summary of relevant experience in conducting timber harvest in northern Minnesota, including timber removal via thinning or clearcut, crushing and/or slashing sub-merch material, temporary road construction in winter/summer conditions, and general road maintenance on forest roads during hauling.
Experience with stand improvement and hazardous fuel reduction treatments.
Safety program details and crew qualifications.
Equipment lists and mobilization capabilities.

6. Project Questionnaire

What is your interest in all or some of the identified project areas? If you are not interested in certain areas or treatments, please explain.
Are the timeline and period of performance dates, as outlined in this RFI, feasible for your company?
What potential challenges or obstacles do you foresee in executing this project, and how might they impact your operations?
What benefits do you anticipate from this opportunity?
What is your experience with Designation by Prescription or Description without individual tree marking (basal area, spacing, species, etc.)?
How would you propose pricing be structured?
Is there anything you would like to add that could improve the project plan prior to the solicitation of proposals? We welcome any comments or suggestions that might enhance project design and execution.

7. Response Instructions & Due Date

Responses must be submitted electronically to: ingrid.anderson@usda.gov and matthew.daigle@usda.gov. All responses are due no later than 08:00 A.M. PDT on 06/01/2026. Late submissions may not be considered.

8. Open House

We invite interested parties to attend an in-person informational open house. Please RSVP with Lori Karau via email if you plan to attend at lori.karau@usda.gov to help ensure we have an appropriately sized meeting area. Please respond by May 19, 2026, at 5:00 P.M Central.

Open house information: Wednesday May 20th, 2026, from 4:00 P.M - 6:00 P.M Central time. The meeting will be held at the LaCroix Ranger District office, 320 N Hwy 53, Cook, MN 55723