Vegetation Mastication Services – Mid-Seral Treatment

The contract pertains to vegetation mastication services on a 182-acre parcel under a mid-seral treatment approach, targeting selective tree density reduction to approximately four trees per acre while preserving designated leave trees to maintain ecological function and habitat structure. This work is intended to reduce fuel loads and promote forest resilience through mechanical mastication rather than complete removal, aligning with fire risk mitigation and land management objectives. The scope emphasizes precision and ecological sensitivity, ensuring that tree retention guidelines are strictly followed to support long-term forest health. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside designation, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 115310 for support activities for forestry. The opportunity was posted by the National Interagency Fire Center, under the Department of the Interior, and bids must be submitted by July 17, 2026. While the specific location details are not provided, performance will occur within a designated area under federal land management jurisdiction. The contract does not include detailed point of contact information or specific delivery addresses, but all work must be executed in compliance with federal contracting standards and ecological best practices for mid-seral vegetation treatments.