F--FY26 PARADIGM DISKING

The FY26 PARADIGM DISKING contract, issued by the National Interagency Fire Center under the Department of the Interior, is a firm-fixed-price procurement focused on vegetation management services aimed at creating fuel breaks along existing road systems within Idaho, specifically targeting 188 acres of disking treatment. The performance period spans from September 1 to September 30, 2026, with work involving mechanical disking to a depth of 6 to 8 inches to control cheat grass, requiring the restoration of any affected range improvements and adherence to strict environmental and safety standards. The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under multiple categories, including Women-Owned Small Business and 8(a), and proposals must comply with FAR commercial item clauses, particularly FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-4. The solicitation emphasizes a Best Value award approach based on technical capability, relevant experience, and price, without formal scoring, relying instead on professional judgment. Key requirements include compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, use of specified agricultural equipment with spark arresters and fire extinguishers, and strict fire prevention measures, including suspension of work during Red Flag Warnings. Deliveries and performance are FOB destination, with inspection and acceptance occurring onsite along the treatment areas in Elmore County, Idaho. Offerors are required to submit a signed solicitation with supporting technical narratives and past performance documentation by June 15, 2026. Contract administration will be handled from Boise, ID, with invoicing processed through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. Overall, this solicitation demands a highly qualified small business capable of timely, compliant, and effective vegetation management operations in a fire-sensitive environment.