Sierra National Forest (SNF5) Roadrunner Fuels Reduction and Site Preparation.

This contract, titled Sierra National Forest (SNF5) Roadrunner Fuels Reduction and Site Preparation, is aimed at treating fire-impacted and beetle-killed forest stands within the Tamarack Ridge area of the High Sierra Ranger District on the Sierra National Forest in California. The work focuses on reducing remaining hazardous fuels, preparing the land for future reforestation, and creating conditions conducive to successful tree planting. The designated period of performance runs from August 28, 2026, through July 23, 2027, with work to be completed within this window to align with seasonal and ecological considerations for forest recovery. The effort is part of a broader strategy to restore forest health and mitigate the risk of future high-severity fires in the region. The contract was solicited under number 127EAS26Q0036 and posted on August 7, 2026, with proposals due by August 21, 2026. It is designated as a Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115310, which classifies it as an activity related to logging and forest support services. The contracting office is the USDA Forest Service, administered through the CSA Southwest 2 office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, though all work will occur in California within the specified forest district. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Chris Kane, reachable via email at christopher.kane2@usda.gov. This effort is intended to support long-term forest resilience through targeted fuels reduction and site preparation prior to ecological restoration planting.