F--Hazard fuel reduction, San Joaquin River NWR, CA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for hazard fuel reduction services at the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge in Grayson, California, specifically within the Lara and Grayson Units. The project focuses on managing vegetation that poses wildfire risks to habitats and structures and improving emergency first responder access. Key activities include mechanical vegetation removal via mowing, masticating, grubbing, dozing, and ripping, as well as clearing hazardous fuel along roadways and powerlines and creating shaded fuel breaks by limbing trees up to 8 feet. Contractors must avoid cutting Valley Oak trees where possible and coordinate with the Refuge Manager regarding endangered species, specifically to restore habitat suitable for the endangered riparian brush rabbit. This is a 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115310, with a firm fixed price contract structure. The performance period is scheduled from August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026. Award will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, evaluating technical approach, past performance from the last three years, and the qualifications of key personnel, who must possess at least five years of relevant experience. Quotes must be submitted by September 9, 2026, and include a price proposal and a technical volume. Eligible contractors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management and utilize the Invoice Processing Platform for payments.