BFR 2025 NPL PCT, Buck, & Grapple Pile - Flat III Call Order

This contract involves issuing a Blanket Purchase Agreement call under FAR 13.303 to acquire forestry services focused on precommercial thinning, bucking, and grapple piling across approximately 1,137 acres within the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon. The work targets activity-generated fuels in recently harvested and natural stands, utilizing methods such as lop-and-scatter to reduce hazardous fuels and improve forest health. The BPA, established under a competitive small business set-aside process, allows for task orders to be placed with multiple small business contractors, with the period of performance extending through November 30, 2026. The procurement is designated under NAICS code 115310, supporting forestry-related activities, and emphasizes compliance with FAR 19.5 for small business participation. The solicitation specifies that offers are due by December 11, 2025, with the primary point of contact being Andrea Pollock at the USDA Forest Service. The work will be performed at the site in Bend, Oregon, with inspection and acceptance conducted at the place of performance. While detailed pricing, line-item breakdowns, and evaluation criteria are not included in the available documents, it is understood that the work will be executed under the terms of the existing BPA and relevant FAR provisions. The scope emphasizes treatment of activity-created fuels through mechanical thinning and piling, with performance measured by completion within the designated timeframe. The solicitation does not specify packaging, marking, or detailed proposal submission instructions, but indicates that the solicitation documents can be requested via email, and proposals are expected to be submitted electronically or through the appropriate federal channels.