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SOUTH SIMPSON MOWING FY26

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140L3726Q0081Federal

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The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District Office, through the National Interagency Fire Center, is soliciting contractor services for a mechanical mowing project covering approximately 1,978 acres of roadside vegetation, including shrubs and herbaceous plants, under the solicitation number 140L3726Q0081 titled SOUTH SIMPSON MOWING FY26. The work is classified under NAICS code 115310 and is set aside for 8a competed contracting, opening eligibility to small disadvantaged businesses. Contractors must be prepared to supply fire suppression equipment capable of immediately addressing any fires that arise directly or indirectly from the mowing operations. All proposals must be submitted to fredy_velasquez@ios.doi.gov, with the response deadline set for July 30, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Fredy Velasquez, reachable at 303-239-3641. The office is located in Boise, Idaho, though the exact place of performance details are not specified.

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Mow 1,978 acres of roadside vegetation; 8a set-aside; fire suppression equipment required; proposals due July 30, 2026.

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Department Of The Interior → National Interagency Fire CenterView Agency

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115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

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B08_Price_Proposal_Schedule_Shouth_Simpson_Mowing_NV.pdf

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A06_South_Simpson_Mowing_FY26_Map3_S_Horse_Canyon_Rd_and_N_Santa_Fe_Ferguson_Units.pdf

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B08_Evaluation_Factors_and_Basis_for_Award_South_Simpson_Mowing_NV.pdf

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B08_Solicitation_Language_to_Vendors_South_Simpson_Mowing_NV.pdf

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A06_Bid_Schedule_South_Simpson_Mowing_FY26.pdf

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A06_South_Simpson_Mowing_FY26_Map6_S_South_Simpson_Rd_and_S_Santa_Fe_Ferguson_Units.pdf

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A04_SOW_South_Simpson_Mowing_FY26.pdf

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A06_South_Simpson_Mowing_FY26_Map4_S_Santa_Fe_Ferguson_Unit.pdf

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Sol_140L3726Q0081.pdf

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B08_Clauses_and_Provisions_-_South_Simpson_Mowing_NV.pdf

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A06_South_Simpson_Mowing_FY26_Map1_Overview.pdf

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A06_South_Simpson_Mowing_FY26_Map5_N_South_Simpson_Rd_and_N_Santa_Fe_Ferguson_Units.pdf

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A06_South_Simpson_Mowing_FY26_Map2_N_Horse_Canyon_Road_Unit.pdf

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B03_WD_1969-0113_Nevada_Sate.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → National Interagency Fire Center
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OfficeBOISE, ID, 83705, USA
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Office AddressBOISE, ID, 83705, USA

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The Bureau of Land Management, Battle Mountain District Office is seeking contractor services to conduct a mechanical mowing treatment on approximately 1,978 acres of vegetation, including shrubs and herbaceous materials. The service requested is the mowing of roadside vegetation. Selected contractors will be required provide fire suppression equipment for fires ignited directly or indirectly as a result of work on the project. Send all quotes to fredy_velasquez@ios.doi.gov.

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