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Mechanical Vegetation Mowing for Wildfire Fuel Reduction

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Submission Closed06/11/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract entails mechanical mowing of approximately 3,253 acres of brush and grass in Elko County, Nevada, aimed at creating a strategic fuel break to reduce wildfire risk. The scope of work involves mobilization of resources, operation of equipment, labor, and transportation to and from the site. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for site restoration tasks, including fence repair and re-staking of mining claims to ensure the area is properly maintained post-mowing. Issued by the National Interagency Fire Center under the Department of the Interior, this subcontract is categorized as a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.5. The solicitation was posted on May 28, 2026, with a response deadline of June 11, 2026. The associated NAICS code is 213112, reflecting activities related to support services for mining, which aligns with the work involving mining claim restaking as part of the restoration effort.

General Info

Mechanical mowing 3,253 acres in Elko County for wildfire fuel break, including site restoration tasks.

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Department Of The Interior → National Interagency Fire Center

NAICS

213112 - Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations View NAICS

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 28

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Response DeadlineJun 11

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Submission Closed

06/11/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → National Interagency Fire Center

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Department Of The Interior → National Interagency Fire Center

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Full Description

Perform mechanical mowing of approximately 3,253 acres of brush and grass in Elko County, Nevada, to establish a strategic fuel break. Work includes mobilization, equipment operation, labor, transportation, and site restoration such as fence repair and re-staking mining claims.