F--BLM FY26 GJFO MASTICATION

The contract pertains to vegetation treatment by mastication across two units totaling 611 acres in Mesa County, Western Colorado, at an average elevation of 7,200 feet, under the National Interagency Fire Center of the Department of the Interior. The work focuses on reducing Pinon/Juniper and Mixed Mountain Shrub vegetation, requiring mastication of 75% of mixed mountain shrub and all juniper under 8 inches in diameter at breast height, while adhering to environmental constraints including slopes under 30% and crown cover under 45%. Operations must cease if rutting exceeds 3 inches or excessive soil disturbance occurs, and all activities must comply with strict environmental and safety protocols, including prohibitions on hazardous waste disposal, fueling near drainage areas, and damage to cultural, paleontological, or scientific resources. The performance period runs from July 15 to November 15, 2026, with work required to begin within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed and complete within 113 calendar days, and deliverables are to be submitted to 2815 H Road, Grand Junction, CO. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12, structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 115310 and a size standard of $34 million. All offerors must be registered and active in SAM, submit a Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and comply with a range of incorporated clauses and representations, including those related to debarment prohibitions, tax certification, and internal confidentiality agreements. Payment is based on actual acres completed, inspected, and accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative or Project Inspector, with a minimum Acceptable Quality Level of 85% per treatment area. Re-inspections due to non-conformance are the contractor’s financial responsibility, including a 21% overhead administrative cost. Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform with supporting documentation including OF-286 forms, receipts for travel, and detailed line-item information. Contractors are also obligated to protect section corners and benchmarks, remove all debris, comply with fire restrictions, and submit a release of claims using Form DI-137 prior to final payment. Proposals must be submitted by June 10, 2026, via email to the designated point of contact, with pricing held firm for 60 days and