Lumbre Stewardship SC - R3 Carson National Forest, Camino Real Ranger District
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This procurement is a combined synopsis and solicitation under the Forest Service’s stewardship contracting authority, authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 and amended by the 2018 Omnibus Bill, aimed at post-fire rehabilitation within the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire footprint on the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. The project focuses on removing standing and downed fire-killed trees across approximately 651 acres in the Camino Real Ranger District, specifically in sections T22N R13E and T22N R14E, with work including cutting, skidding, processing, and decking timber. A key component is the utilization of removed material to support local communities through free firewood distribution via county-operated wood banks and on-site fuelwood gathering areas designed to minimize risks associated with cutting decked timber. All activities are intended to reduce hazardous fuel loads and promote forest health after the 2022 wildfire. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 113310 with a size standard of 500 employees, open to all responsible small business concerns. Proposals must be submitted by August 24, 2026, and the period of performance extends from the date of award through November 15, 2028. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time at the Camino Real Ranger District Office in Peñasco, New Mexico, with RSVP required by August 5, 2026, to Landen Archuleta. The solicitation number is 12363N26Q4204, and the lead point of contact is Joshua Bahling, with Landen Archuleta handling site visit coordination. Interested parties are advised to follow the listing on SAM.gov for future updates.
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Penasco, NM, 87553, USASet-Aside
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BACKGROUND:
Forest Service is executing this procurement under the stewardship contracting authority provided under Section 8205 of Public Law 113-79, the Agricultural Act of 2014 as amended under Section 204 & 207 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (Omnibus Bill 2018). Stewardship authority grants the Forest Service Chief or designee the authority to aggregate contractual requirements into stewardship projects.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 113310. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
PROJECT LOCATION:
Camino Real Ranger District, T22N R13E, Sections 1, 2, 35 and 36 and T22N R14E Sections 6, 31, and 32, New Mexico. Project is alongside multiple Forest Service Roads, see attached map.
SITE VISIT DATE AND TIME:
A site visit is scheduled for 08/12/2026 to view the project area and discuss the objectives of this contract. The meeting will take place at 0900 AM local time at Camino Real Ranger District Office (15160 State Rd. 75, Peñasco, NM 87553). Please contact Landen Archuleta at Landen.Archuleta@usda.gov by 08/05/2026 if you intend to participate.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through 11/15/2028.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The objectives of the Lumbre Stewardship SC for the removal of standing and downed fire killed trees within the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon (HPCC) Fire footprint of 2022 on the Carson National Forest. The objective of this project is to provide post fire rehabilitation by removing hazards and fuel loading, as well, to utilizing this material to support local communities with free use firewood. This work will be accomplished by cutting, skidding, processing, and decking approximately 651 acres within the HPCC fire footprint. Loading, hauling, and unloading this material to community wood banks for distribution to the local community by the county. The last objective is to process fuelwood at landings within the project area to provide for public fuelwood gathering while minimizing risk of cutting on decked timber.
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