Prescribed Burn at FCMTC

The Government intends to negotiate a sole source contract with The Nature Conservancy to provide all necessary labor, materials, transportation, and permits to conduct prescribed burns at the Fort Chaffee Maneuver Training Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. These prescribed burns require special procedures to protect the endangered American Burying Beetle inhabiting the area. The Nature Conservancy, a well-established non-profit organization, has been performing this service for the Arkansas National Guard since 2002 and possesses extensive experience and familiarity with the FCMTC grounds and operational policies. The contract, identified under solicitation number W90MNC83160001, falls under the NAICS code 541720 and is managed through the Department of Defense office located at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The point of contact for inquiries is Edward L. Porter, Contract Specialist for the USP&FO for Arkansas, who can be reached via email or phone. This sole source approach emphasizes continuity and specialized expertise necessary to ensure environmental compliance and effective management of prescribed burns within this sensitive habitat.