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99 -- Precommercial thinning and limbing

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RFQ-4-20-26Federal

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This contract involves precommercial thinning and limbing activities across 367 acres within the Emigrant Creek Ranger District, managed by the Malheur National Forest under the Department of Agriculture. The work focuses on forest management practices aimed at improving forest health and reducing fire hazards by selectively thinning and removing lower limbs from trees in the specified area. Issued as a presolicitation under solicitation number RFQ-4-20-26, the contract was posted on August 1, 2002. It is managed through the Malheur National Forest office located in John Day, Oregon. No specific set-aside type or NAICS code is indicated, and further details such as the exact place of performance or points of contact are not provided in the summary. The contract is part of ongoing forestry operations to maintain and enhance sustainable forest ecosystems within the district.

General Info

Precommercial thinning and limbing on 367 acres in Emigrant Creek Ranger District, Malheur National Forest.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Emigrant Creek Ranger District 97738, OR

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NONE

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PostedAug 1

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest

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OfficeJOHN DAY, OR, 97845, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest

Office AddressJOHN DAY, OR, 97845, USA

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Precommercial thinning and limbing of 367 acres on the Emigrant Creek Ranger District.

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