Wildland Fuel Reduction Mastication Services

The contract seeks mechanical mastication services across 1,204 acres of wildland-urban interface to mitigate hazardous fuel loads and enhance fire resilience. Work must be conducted using low ground pressure equipment with a minimum of 200 horsepower to minimize environmental disruption while ensuring thorough vegetation treatment. Full compliance with all operational standards is required, including adherence to safety protocols and ecological safeguards to protect surrounding habitats and infrastructure. The project is part of a broader strategy to reduce wildfire risk in sensitive areas where natural landscapes meet human development. This is a subcontract under NAICS code 115310, issued by the FWS Sat Team 3 within the Department of the Interior. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, with responses due by July 28, 2026. The place of performance is not specified beyond the general location of the wildland-urban interface, and no set-aside provisions are indicated. Potential bidders must ensure their capabilities align with the technical and operational demands of the task, including the use of specialized equipment and the ability to work within environmental constraints typical of federal land management areas. All work must be completed in accordance with federal guidelines for fuel reduction practices.