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Leverich Helio Stewardship IRSC

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12363N26Q4248Federal

Submission Closed10/15/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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The USDA Forest Service is conducting market research via a Sources Sought and Request for Information for the Leverich Helio Stewardship IRSC project, located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest within the Bozeman Ranger District, Montana. This small business set-aside project aims to reduce wildland fire risk and protect the Bozeman municipal water supply through fuels reduction on steep and rugged terrain. The anticipated scope of work includes the whole-tree helicopter yarding and removal of approximately 290 CCF of Lodgepole pine and 2,045 CCF of Douglas-fir and other sawtimber across 151 acres, the piling of slash at landing areas, and the decommissioning of 0.59 miles of Temporary Road Use Permit roads. The anticipated period of performance is estimated to begin in late spring or early summer 2027 and will not exceed two operational seasons. Performance requirements include strict adherence to road maintenance T-specifications, erosion control, and product identification via hammer branding for logs meeting specific size criteria. The government will evaluate capabilities based on relevant experience in hazardous fuel reduction and steep slope timber operations. Interested vendors were invited to a site visit on October 1, 2026, with capability statements due by October 15, 2026. Acceptance of work will be based on a 100 percent minimum acceptable quality level for both timber removal and road decommissioning, verified through visual inspections by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

General Info

Small business helicopter timber removal and fuels reduction in Custer Gallatin National Forest.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

NAICS

113310 - Logging

Place of Performance

MT, 59718, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Leverhill Helio Stewardship Logging Plan Map

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Leverich Helio Stewardship IRSC - Appendix A Technical Specifications

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Leverich Helio Stewardship IRSC - Appendix B Tree Measurement

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Leverich Helio Stewardship IRSC - Appendix C: Road Maintenance Requirements

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Leverich Helio Stewardship IRSC Sources Sought/RFI

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 11

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/15/2026, 10:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWashington, DC, 202501138, USA

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

Office AddressWashington, DC, 202501138, USA

Contacts

Jeanne Windle

contact@example.gov

Full Description

Sources Sought (SS) / Request for Information (RFI)

This Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse accompanying costs.

Any answers or attachments provided are based upon the best information available at the time of the visit and are subject to change.

1. Background & Purpose

USDA Forest Service seeks capability statements from qualified vendors able to conduct fuels reduction on steep and rugged terrain within Bozeman Municipal Watershed Project area for the anticipated Leverich Helio Stewardship IRSC. The purpose of this SS/RFI is to gather information on vendor capabilities, invite prospective vendors to an organized site visit on 10/01/2026, and to view the area before snow limits access.

2. Anticipated Scope of Work

Cut and removal of approximately 290 CCF of Lodgepole pine sawtimber 2045 CCF of Douglas-fir and other Sawtimber on 151 acres.
Whole-tree Helicopter yarding of included timber.
Piling of slash at the landing area.
Road Decommissioning of .59 miles of existing Temporary Road Use Permit (TRUP) roads post-hauling.

3. Place of Performance

The Leverich Helio Stewardship IRSC project is located in the northern Gallatin Mountain Range, just south of Bozeman, MT. Helicopter units are located on the west side of FS Road #979, along Bozeman Creek and adjacent to City of Bozeman land.

4. Period of Performance

Anticipated start date: Late Spring/Early Summer 2027. Period of performance is estimated to not exceed two operational seasons and is dependent on weather, access, and coordination.

5. Site Visit

An organized site visit will occur on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Interested parties will meet at the Bozeman Ranger District located at 3710 Fallon St. Suite C. Bozeman, MT 59718. Interested parties should contact Nathan Motzko at contact@example.gov or +1 (555) 000-0000 by 12:00 p.m. MDT on September 30, 2026, if they intend to attend.

6. Requested Capability Statement Content

Company information (UEI, address, email, POC, socio-economic status).
Relevant experience, especially hazardous fuel reduction, helicopter yarding, steep slope timber operations.
Safety program details and crew qualifications.
Equipment lists and mobilization capabilities.
Past performance references.

7. Response Instructions & Due Date

Any information submitted by vendors to this this SS/RFI is voluntary. Responses should be submitted electronically to Jeanne Windle at contact@example.gov. All responses are due no later than October 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MDT.

8. Points of Contact

Direct all questions via email to Jeanne Windle, Contracting Officer at contact@example.gov.