F--OWYHEE DESERT HAZARDOUS FUEL BREAK MOWING FY26

The Owyhee Desert Hazardous Fuel Break Mowing FY26 solicitation is a total small business set-aside contract issued by the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, for proactive fire mitigation in Humboldt County, Nevada. The project requires the mechanical mowing of approximately 2,878 acres of brush and grass to remove hazardous fuels along roadsides. The performance period is scheduled from September 15, 2026, through January 30, 2027. This acquisition is specifically designated for small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and HUBZone small businesses, under NAICS code 115310. Contractors are responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, and materials necessary to complete the work, which includes maintaining a vegetation height of 4 to 6 inches and utilizing GPS for boundary adherence. Strict safety and equipment standards apply, including requirements for rollover protection and Forest Service-standard spark arresters. Due to high fire risks, contractors must exercise caution during windy conditions and are responsible for repairing any damaged fences or range improvements. The contract includes provisions for partial payments based on treated acreage, and final payment is contingent upon successful inspections of equipment, site cleanup, and adherence to all technical specifications. Each line item in the bid schedule will be awarded separately, which may result in different vendors receiving different portions of the work.