F--BIL_ BARNES RIDGE MASTICATION

The Bureau of Land Management’s N.W. Colorado Fire Management Unit is seeking small business contractors to perform hazardous fuels reduction through mechanical mastication on approximately 628 acres of pinyon pine and juniper on Barnes Ridge in Moffat County, Colorado. The work, scheduled to occur between August 1 and December 15, 2026, aims to reduce the risk of severe wildfires, improve forest and rangeland health, and enhance big game habitat. This solicitation, numbered 140L3726Q0114, is issued as a combined synopsis and Request for Quotes under FAR Part 12 and is exclusively set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 115310 and a size standard of $34 million. The contract will be awarded as a firm, fixed-price agreement with a single lump sum payment based on a price per acre, with the final amount to be determined by the quote submitted. The project area is located approximately 21 miles southwest of Meeker, covering specific sections in Townships 3S and 4S, Range 96W. All responsible contractors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must submit their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code with their quote. Proposals must be emailed electronically to Contracting Officer Audrey Whetham no later than 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The full statement of work, maps, wage determinations, and applicable clauses are available in the RFQ package accessible through sam.gov. This acquisition is part of broader federal efforts to manage wildland fire risk and promotes sustainable land use through commercial services that align with natural resource conservation goals. Contractors are required to comply with all applicable provisions and clauses referenced in the solicitation, with detailed terms available electronically at www.acquisition.gov.