Region Two - Fuels Reduction Services

This contract establishes an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract for Fuels Reduction Services across several National Forests in Colorado and Wyoming, specifically targeting the Arapaho, Roosevelt, Medicine Bow, and White River National Forests under USDA Forest Service Region Two. The work involves the removal of standing hazard trees, activity-generated, and existing slash caused by Bark Beetle Infestation. Contractors selected through this program must provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and necessary resources to perform these fuel reduction tasks. The procurement will utilize a competitive bidding process for individual projects, each with specific work statements, pricing schedules, and performance details. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310, aiming to compile a qualified list of contractors who meet or exceed rating standards outlined in the solicitation. This approach allows for flexibility by issuing multiple task orders based on project needs within the contract period. The contract was posted on January 24, 2011, and is managed by the Arapaho And Roosevelt National Forest office located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The contract specialist managing the acquisition is Stephan N. Russell, who can be contacted for further information. The contract supports USDA's goal of addressing forest health issues related to bark beetle infestation through effective fuels reduction efforts.