USDA Forest Service Land Management Resources (LMIR) BPA Lolo NF Seeley RD Tree Thinning

The USDA Forest Service is issuing a competitive BPA Call Order under the Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) Blanket Purchase Agreement for tree thinning and stand improvement activities within the Lolo National Forest, specifically in the Seeley Lake Ranger District of Montana. This procurement is restricted to companies already approved as award holders under the LMIR BPA, with only 103 eligible firms receiving the call order via email. The effort covers seven mandatory units totaling approximately 288 acres, with work including precommercial thinning and hand piling across multiple tracts, and must be completed by October 15, 2027. The solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310, and offers must be submitted by July 13, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with technical acceptability determined by a mandatory statement detailing approach, personnel, timeframe, deliverables, experience in non-commercial thinning, and past performance relevance. All quotes must be signed and accompanied by a completed and signed SF-30 as required by amendment AMD 0001. Contract performance requires strict compliance with detailed safety and operational standards, including the use of Forest Service-approved spark arresters, UL-certified chain saw chaps, hard hats meeting ANSI Z89.1, eye protection per ANSI Z87.1, and hearing protection where noise levels warrant. A comprehensive safety plan must be submitted and maintained on-site, detailing emergency procedures, communication protocols, medical facility contacts, and hazard mitigation for falling debris and dead trees. All equipment, vehicles, and trailers must pass inspection upon entry into the Missoula or Seeley Lake Ranger Districts, upon exit from Montana, and up to three additional times per year at the Contracting Officer’s discretion. Payment is based on quality inspection results, with full payment granted only if quality meets or exceeds 90% as verified by both contractor and government assessments, with discrepancies greater than 5% resolved in favor of the government’s inspection. The contractor must maintain and submit complete inspection records, submit a Quality Control Plan with the proposal, and ensure an on-site representative is fluent in English and present during all work. The contracting officer’s representative will be designated upon award and must be notified at least five business days prior to crew arrival and within 24 hours of departure. Government inspection rights are comprehensive, and noncompliant work may be rejected or require rework.