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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on July 17, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Buck Helene Fuels Reduction IRSC

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12363N26R4012Federal

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This solicitation, numbered 12363N26R4012, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued under FAR Part 12 by the USDA Forest Service’s Stewardship Contracting Branch to perform hazardous fuels reduction activities in the post-Hurricane Helene National Forests of Western North Carolina. The work encompasses timber removal, helicopter yarding of damaged and small roundwood, landing development and restoration, road maintenance, and hauling of forest products across steep and rugged terrain within the Wildland Urban Interface. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 113310, with a small business size standard of 500 employees, and all responsible small businesses are encouraged to submit proposals. The period of performance runs from the award date through September 13, 2028, with work to commence within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. A site visit was held on June 22, 2026, at the Appalachian Ranger District in Mars Hill, North Carolina, to provide potential offerors with site familiarity. Proposal submissions are due by July 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET, and must be emailed to Matt Daigle and Ingrid Anderson at their USDA email addresses. The solicitation has been amended four times, with each amendment providing additional Q&As, revised documents, maps of aerial hazards, and updated stewardship requirements, all clearly marked in red for visibility. The contract requires two separate proposal volumes: a technical proposal without cost references and a price proposal using the provided solicitation forms. Technical evaluation focuses on the offeror’s approach to work activities, benefit to the local community, and relevant past performance, with these non-price factors collectively treated as approximately equal in importance to price. Award will be made based on best overall value through an on-the-spot consensus method. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including 52.212-4 with Alternate I, 52.203-17, 52.203-19, 52.222-50 with Alternate I, 52.232-40, 52.240-91 with Alternate I, and agency-specific clause 452.203-70 requiring certification of compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and prohibiting DEI initiatives

General Info

Hazardous fuels reduction in Western NC forests, small business set-aside, proposals due July 7, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-FsView Agency

NAICS

113310 - LoggingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Asheville, NC, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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Appendix B - Scaled Timber Removal Specifications

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A001 Site Visit Attendance Sheet

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Amendment 0003 to Solicitation 12363N26R4012 Buck-Helene IRSC

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C04g_5b.+BH+IRSC_Road+Mtce_Overview_12363N26R4012.pdf

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Amendment 0004 to Solicitation 12363N26R4012

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Wage Determination 1996-0223 for Service Contract Act

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Wage Determination 2015-4369 Revision 30 for Buncombe NC

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Amendment 002 BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC Solicitation 12363N26R4012

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Appendix B - Scaled Timber Removal Specifications for Contract 12363N26R4012

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Solicitation 12363N26R4009 12363N26R4012 Supplemental Stewardship Requirements

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Buck-Helene Contract Area Maps and Unit Specifications

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Amendment 001 BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC Solicitation 12363N26R4012

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Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 12363N26R4012 BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC

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Solicitation 12363N26R4012 - Buck Helene Fuels Reduction IRSC

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Amendment 001 BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC Solicitation 12363N26R4012

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A001 BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC Q&A and Amendment 001

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BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC Solicitation 12363N26R4012

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Amendment 003 Appendix A - BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC Technical Specifications

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Bio Preferred Products - Biobased Content Standards

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A001_3.++B-H+IRSC Appendix B Scaled Timber Removal Specifications

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Amendment 002 Appendix A - Technical Specifications for Service Work Items

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Wage Determination No. 2015-4417 Revision 31 for North Carolina

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Supplemental Stewardship Requirements for IRSC Solicitation 12363N26R4012

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BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC Solicitation 12363N26R4012 Amendment 003

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Amendment 0002 to Solicitation 12363N26R4012 BH Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC

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Solicitation 12363N26R4012 Amendment 003 Q&A

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C05r_A003_B-H_Haul+Routes+Topo+20260122_Central+Poplar+and+Unaka+Mtn..pdf

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A001_Buck_Helene_Fuels_IRSC_Export.gdb.zip

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Solicitation 12363N26R4012 Q&A Amendment 2

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Amendment 003 Bio Preferred Products for 12363N26R4012

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Buck-Helene Fuels Reduction Stewardship IRSC Solicitation 12363N26R4009 Supplemental Stewardship Requirements

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SCA Wage Determination 2001-0233 Rev 5.13.26 for North Carolina Forestry Services

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A003_Buck_Helene_Fuels_IRSC_Export_20260714.gdb.zip

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Appendix A - Technical Specifications for Service Work Items - Contract 12363N26R4012

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C04e_4 BH IRSC Appendix C Road Maintenance 12363N26R4012

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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
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Office AddressWashington, DC, 202501138, USA
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Matt Daigle Stewardship Acquisition Program Support Officer

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7.17.206: Amendment 004 Issued- 


This amendment shares additional Question and Answers (Q&A) received.  The proposal due date is unchanged. Responses are due 7/28/2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.


7.14.26: Amendment 003 Issued-


This amendment shares additional Question and Answers (Q&A) received via email, amended solicitation documents and a map of known aerial hazards. Changes are in Red. Amended documents are listed below:


  • C05m_A003_B-H IRSC_QandA_3
  • C05n_A003_Buck-Helene IRSC_12363N26R4012
  • C05o_A003_Buck-Helene IRSC Supplement Stewardship Requirements
  • C05p_A003_2._B-H IRSC Appendix A
  • C05q_A003_1c. BH IRSC_Bio Preferred Products_12363N26R4012
  • C05r_A003_B-H_Haul Routes Topo 20260122_Central Poplar and Unaka Mtn.
  • A003_Buck_Helene_IRSC_Export_20260714.gdb

The proposal due date is also extended till 7/28/2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Offers shall be emailed to Matt Daigle at matthew.daigle@usda.gov and Ingrid Anderson at ingrid.anderson@usda.gov. 


7.6.2026: Amendment 002 issued- This amendment attaches a Question and Answer (Q&A) capturing questions received via
email, revised solicitation, Appendix A, Appendix B and Supplemental Stewardship Requirements documents with changes captured in RED font.


6.29.2026:  Amendment 001 issued- This amendment attaches a Question and Answer (Q&A) capturing questions received via email and from the site visit, site visit attendence sheet, revised solicitation and Appendix B documents with changes captured in RED font (as well as detailed in Q&A) and a
zipfile attaching all available spatial data.


Complete and return A001 SF-30 with offer.


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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 


Solicitation number 12363N26R4012 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for hazardous fuels reduction in post-Hurricane Helene National Forests in Western North Carolina. This work takes place on steep and rugged terrain in the Wildland Urban Interface.  This work includes the development of logging plans, construction and closure of landing areas, preparation and removal of damaged timber and small roundwood material via helicopter, road maintenance and hauling of forest products. Upon completion, landing restoration will be needed.  


This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 113310.  The small business size standard is 500 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 


A site visit is scheduled for 8:00 A.M, June 22, 2026 to provide interested vendors an opportunity to meet with project planners and to visit parts of the project area to familiarize themselves with the requirements. The meeting location is at the Appalachian Ranger District, 632 Manor Drive, Mars Hill, NC. 28754.


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