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Dobson Knob - Oldway Ridge Roses Mountain Stewardship IRSC - Region 8- NFs of North Carolina

ID: 12363N26Q4153 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12363N26Q4153 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for hazardous fuels reduction in post-Hurricane Helene National Forests in Western North Carolina.

Dobson Knob The objective of this project is to reduce fuel loading resulting from Hurricane Helene on approximately 399 acres along roads that are used as containment lines for wildfires and prescribed burns on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest. Reducing fuels adjacent to these fire containment lines will provide defensible space for fire management activities within the project area which includes Wildland Urban Interface. Fuels reduction will be accomplished by the following activities: Removing Included Sawtimber from the contract area Removing smaller diameter trees (Small Roundwood) from the contract area and delivering the material to a designated disposal site.

Oldway Ridge Roses Mountain The objective of this project is to reduce fuel loading resulting from Hurricane Helene on approximately 613 acres along roads that are used as containment lines for wildfires and prescribed burns on the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest. Reducing fuels adjacent to these fire containment lines will provide defensible space for fire management activities within the project area which includes Wildland Urban Interface. Fuels reduction will be accomplished by the following activities: Removing Included Sawtimber from the contract area Removing smaller diameter trees (Small Roundwood) from the contract area and delivering the material to a designated disposal site.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 113310. The small business size standard is 500 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance of this contract is from date of award through 03/1/2027.

Background
The USDA Forest Service is issuing this solicitation under the stewardship contracting authority provided by Section 8205 of Public Law 113-79, the Agricultural Act of 2014. The goal of this contract is to reduce hazardous fuel loading in post-Hurricane Helene areas within the National Forests of North Carolina, specifically targeting the Grandfather Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest. This project aims to enhance fire management activities and create defensible space in Wildland Urban Interface areas.

Work Details
The contract involves hazardous fuels reduction on two project sites: Dobson Knob and Oldway Ridge Roses Mountain. The specific tasks include:
1. For Dobson Knob:
- Reducing fuel loading on approximately 399 acres along containment lines for wildfires and prescribed burns.
- Removing Included Sawtimber from the contract area.
- Removing smaller diameter trees (Small Roundwood) from the contract area and delivering the material to a designated disposal site.

2. For Oldway Ridge Roses Mountain:
- Reducing fuel loading on approximately 613 acres along containment lines for wildfires and prescribed burns.
- Removing Included Sawtimber from the contract area.
- Removing smaller diameter trees (Small Roundwood) from the contract area and delivering the material to a designated disposal site.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from the date of award through March 1, 2027.

Place of Performance
Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest, Nebo, North Carolina.

Bidder Requirements
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in hazardous fuels reduction and possess necessary licenses or certifications related to forestry operations.

Overview

Response Deadline
July 30, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EDT Due in 28 Days
Posted
July 1, 2026, 12:09 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
Place of Performance
Nebo, NC 28761 United States
Source

Current SBA Size Standard
500 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$450,000 - $1,200,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
91% of obligations for similar contracts within the Forest Service were awarded full & open.
On 7/1/26 Forest Service issued Synopsis Solicitation 12363N26Q4153 for Dobson Knob - Oldway Ridge Roses Mountain Stewardship IRSC - Region 8- NFs of North Carolina due 7/30/26. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 113310 (SBA Size Standard 500 Employees) and PSC F014.
Primary Contact
Name
Chad A.T. Bullock   Profile
Phone
(385) 368-5300

Secondary Contact

Name
Kyle Melton   Profile
Phone
(970) 765-1763

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF > FOREST SERVICE > USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH
FPDS Organization Code
12C2-12363N
Source Organization Code
500169655
Last Updated
July 1, 2026
Last Updated By
kyle.melton@usda.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 14, 2026