Buck Helene Fuels Reduction IRSC

7.14.26: Amendment 003 Issued-

This amendment shares additional Question and Answers (Q&A) received via email, amended solicitation documents and a map of known aerial hazards. Changes are in Red. Amended documents are listed below:

• C05m_A003_B-H IRSC_QandA_3


• C05n_A003_Buck-Helene IRSC_12363N26R4012


• C05o_A003_Buck-Helene IRSC Supplement Stewardship Requirements


• C05p_A003_2._B-H IRSC Appendix A


• C05q_A003_1c. BH IRSC_Bio Preferred Products_12363N26R4012


• C05r_A003_B-H_Haul Routes Topo 20260122_Central Poplar and Unaka Mtn.


• A003_Buck_Helene_IRSC_Export_20260714.gdb

The proposal due date is also extended till 7/28/2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Offers shall be emailed to Matt Daigle at matthew.daigle@usda.gov and Ingrid Anderson at ingrid.anderson@usda.gov.

7.6.2026: Amendment 002 issued- This amendment attaches a Question and Answer (Q&A) capturing questions received via

email, revised solicitation, Appendix A, Appendix B and Supplemental Stewardship Requirements documents with changes captured in RED font.

6.29.2026: Amendment 001 issued- This amendment attaches a Question and Answer (Q&A) capturing questions received via email and from the site visit, site visit attendence sheet, revised solicitation and Appendix B documents with changes captured in RED font (as well as detailed in Q&A) and a

zipfile attaching all available spatial data.

Complete and return A001 SF-30 with offer.

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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 12363N26R4012 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for hazardous fuels reduction in post-Hurricane Helene National Forests in Western North Carolina. This work takes place on steep and rugged terrain in the Wildland Urban Interface. This work includes the development of logging plans, construction and closure of landing areas, preparation and removal of damaged timber and small roundwood material via helicopter, road maintenance and hauling of forest products. Upon completion, landing restoration will be needed.

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.

A site visit is scheduled for 8:00 A.M, June 22, 2026 to provide interested vendors an opportunity to meet with project planners and to visit parts of the project area to familiarize themselves with the requirements. The meeting location is at the Appalachian Ranger District, 632 Manor Drive, Mars Hill, NC. 28754.