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Hume Basin Stewardship IRSC, Sequoia National Forest, California

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12363N26Q4028Federal

Submission Closed04/03/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # LoisCreen2026.pdf

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Solicitation # StockingSurvey2027.pdf

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Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

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Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

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Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

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Solicitation # RFP-2025-0153

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Solicitation # RFP-2025-0154

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County Administration Office

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Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) Forestry ServicesThis subcontract for Pre-Commercial Thinning Forestry Services involves performing thinning operations for prime contractors on forestry projects within the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work requires the identification of crop trees based on height and crown position, the removal of hardwoods and competing vegetation within a four-foot radius, and the felling of stems with stump heights maintained under five inches. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for managing slash to ensure it is kept away from water bodies and designated leave trees to deliver a properly thinned forest stand. Interested parties must meet specific administrative requirements, including active SAM registration, a valid trader license, and TERO Indian preference certification. The solicitation was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

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Forest Site Preparation - Excavator PilingThis subcontract involves performing excavator piling for prime contractors on forest site preparation projects for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work covers 48.54 acres and requires the creation of debris piles to achieve 50% mineral soil exposure, the construction of water bars on slopes, and strict boundary management to deliver a fully prepared forest site. Contractors must utilize track-mounted excavators equipped with 360-degree rotation, hydraulic booms, brush rakes, and thumbs, ensuring ground pressure remains below 8.5 p.s.i. All operations must comply with TERO and Title X regulations. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 5, 2026.

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AI Contract Overview

The contract pertains to the Hume Basin Stewardship Integrated Resource Service Contract (IRSC) for the Sequoia National Forest in California. It is limited to companies pre-approved under the R5 Pacific Southwest Stewardship BPA, meaning only those authorized firms are eligible to receive a BPA Call Order as part of this procurement. The contract opportunity was posted on January 27, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 3, 2026. The work involves forestry-related stewardship activities aligning with NAICS code 115310 and falls under the jurisdiction of the Stewardship Contracting Branch within the USDA Forest Service. This procurement will be awarded to a single vendor, selected from those already vetted through the R5 Pacific Southwest Stewardship BPA process and listed on the Government Point of Entry. As such, companies not eligible under the BPA will not receive feedback or evaluation for any submissions they might make. The place of performance is in Dunlap, California, and the contracting office is based in Washington, D.C. Points of contact for the solicitation include Joshua Bahling and Steven Caracciolo, who can provide additional information and support regarding the acquisition.

General Info

Hume Basin stewardship contract in Sequoia National Forest for pre-approved forestry firms only.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

Contract Value

$4,520,975

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Dunlap, CA, 93621, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

RAYMOND ROMINE

Award Issued Date

05/08/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Amendment 001 to Solicitation 12363N26Q4028 for Hume Basin Stewardship IRSC

1 page · amendment

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Amendment 002 Appendix A - Technical Specifications for Service Work Items

11 pages · amendment

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Amendment 002 Appendix B - Scaled Timber Removal Specifications

49 pages · amendment

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Amendment 003 to Solicitation 12363N26Q4028 for Hume Basin Stewardship IRSC

amendment

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Amendment 004 to Solicitation 12363N26Q4028 for Hume Basin Stewardship IRSC

amendment

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Amendment 12363N26Q4028/0002 for Hume Basin IRSC

2 pages · amendment

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Appendix C - Hume Basin IRSC Road Maintenance Requirements

31 pages · sow

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Hume Basin IRSC Appendix B - Timber Removal Specifications

49 pages · sow

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Hume Basin IRSC Site Visit Q&A February 2026

6 pages · q-and-a

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Hume Basin Stewardship IRSC Appendix A Technical Specifications

11 pages · specifications

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SCA Wage Determination No. 1977-0727 Revision 79

4 pages · wage-determination

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Solicitation 12363N26Q4028 Amendment 002 Hume Lake Ranger District

26 pages · amendment

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Solicitation 12363N26Q4028 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Fuels Management Services

26 pages · rfq

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Solicitation 12363N26Q4028 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Fuels Management Services

rfq

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5. CAM 1 Hume Basin IRSC

1 page · other

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Hume Basin IRSC Map Document

1 page · other

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5.+CAM+1_Hume+Basin+IRSC_A002.pdf

6.+CAM+2_Hume+Basin+IRSC_A002.pdf

Hume+Basin+IRSC+Shapefiles.zip

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

6 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJan 27

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedFeb 3

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedFeb 10

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedFeb 22

Response deadline changed from Mar 3, 2026 to Mar 16, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 5

Response deadline changed from Mar 16, 2026 to Mar 20, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 13

Response deadline changed from Mar 20, 2026 to Mar 27, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 26

Response deadline changed from Mar 27, 2026 to Apr 3, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineApr 3

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/03/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWashington, DC, 202501138, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

Office AddressWashington, DC, 202501138, USA

Contacts

Joshua Bahling

Steven Caracciolo

Full Description

******UPDATE: Amendment 004 changes Proposals Due from 03/27/2026 4:00 P.M. PST to 04/03/2026 4:00 P.M. PST.
This extension is to account for updating information in the solicitation document. This update is adding the timber volume for the Optional Item 5: Biomass Removal into the price schedule and removing it from Timber Subject to agreement. All Mandatory and Optional Items shall have a price associated to be considered a responsive bid.

*****UPDATE: Amendment 003 is now posted: This amendment changes Proposals Due from 03/20/2026 4:00 P.M. PST to 03/27/2026 4:00 P.M. PST. This extension is to account for clearing of snow from roads to access previously inaccessible areas. This time will allow for additional time to visit these sites.

****UPDATE: Amendment 002 is now posted: This amendment changes Proposals Due from 03/16/2026 4:00 P.M. PST to 03/20/2026 4:00 P.M. PST. This extension is to account for delay in amendment of technical specification.
Changes include:

Call Order - Changes to protection of improvements section, clarification in notes, extension of proposals due date.
Appendix A - Changes to technical specification on SMZ work across the project area, clarification on protection of utilities in Item 1.
Appendix B - Changes to volume and acres to account for additional SMZ work.
CAMs - added areas for SMZs.
This Amendment includes the site visit notes from February 5th.
Amended documents and site visit notes are attached.

There is an industry meeting scheduled for scheduled for Wednesday March 11, 2026 at 0900 PT and will be held via TEAMS to provide an opportunity for vendors to discuss changes from this amendment.

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***UPDATE: Amendment 001 is now posted: This amendment changes Proposals Due from 03/02/2026 4:00 P.M. PST to 03/16/2026 4:00 P.M. PST. This extension is to account for forthcoming amendment to adjust technical specification amendments, anticipated posting date for amendment of technical specifications is 03/03/2026.

**UPDATE: The location of the site visit on February 12th, 2026 will be changed to Hume Lake District Office, 35860 E Kings Canyon Rd, Dunlap, CA 93621. Please be at this location by 10:00 AM PT. Please prepare for foot travel in snowy conditions as vehicular traffic is limited and restricted at this time.

*UPDATE: The Sequoia National Forest will be hosting a site visit on February 12th, 2026 starting at 10:00 AM PT. Meeting location will be at the Quail Flat Trailhead, Forest Rte 13S09, Hume, CA 93628. Please prepare for foot travel in snowy conditions as vehicular traffic is limited and restricted at this time.

This procurement is restricted to the approved companies eligible for call orders under the R5 Pacific Southwest Stewardship BPA for the Sequoia National Forest in the state of California. This requirement may be awarded to one vendor as a BPA Call Order against BPA's previously solicited on the Government Point of Entry (GPE). The government will not provide feedback or evaluations to companies regarding their submissions in response to this notice that are not eligible for awards under the R5 Pacific Southwest Stewardship BPA.