Award
BPA Call #140FS326F0196
Task Order for Vegetation Management at AR-Felsenthal NWR
Buyer
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Award Amount
$53,550.00
Ceiling
$53,550.00
Awarded
September 11, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 11, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026
Identifier
140FS326F0196
NAICS
115310
This award is a task order issued under an existing blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for fuels reduction services. The recipient, KPEM LLC, specializes in environmental risk mitigation and fuels management to support wildfire hazard reduction and ecosystem health. The contract procures mastication services—a mechanical vegetation thinning process—at the Arkansas Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. This work is significant for improving forest resilience and reducing wildfire risk in a critical federal land area. The scope involves targeted vegetation removal to manage hazardous fuels and enhance habitat conditions. The award was made as a call against the BPA acquired through competitive procedures, enabling efficient task-specific contracting. The contract covers a short-term period within 2026, reflecting a focused seasonal operation to meet management objectives. The BPA itself represents a multi-year commitment to nationwide fuels reduction, demonstrating broader federal efforts in wildfire risk mitigation.
Description
AR-FELSENTHAL NWR-MASTICATION 2026