Forestry Mastication Services

The contract seeks qualified small businesses to perform fuel reduction mastication across 1,273 acres with the goal of reducing wildfire risk through the use of heavy mulching equipment. Work must be carried out in strict compliance with environmental and soil protection standards to ensure ecological integrity is maintained throughout the project. The effort is part of a larger initiative to enhance forest health and resilience, targeting areas where accumulated vegetation poses a significant fire hazard. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, designated for firms classified as small businesses per NAICS code 115310, which covers support activities for forestry. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, with proposals due by July 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The contracting entity is the FWS SAT Team 3 under the Department of the Interior, and performance is expected to occur within the agency's designated operational area, though specific geographic details are not provided. All contractors must demonstrate capability in executing large-scale mastication operations while meeting regulatory and environmental stewardship requirements.