# SAM #127EAS26Q0048

Sierra National Forest Fuels Reduction and Site Preparation Services

**Buyer:** USFS CSA Southwest 2
**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 127EAS26Q0048
**NAICS:** 115310, 113310

This opportunity from the USDA Forest Service, Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District, seeks contractor services for fuels reduction and site preparation in the Tamarack Ridge area, supporting wildfire mitigation and reforestation.
- Government Buyer:
  - USDA Forest Service, Sierra National Forest, High Sierra Ranger District (Pineridge Ranger District also referenced)
- Scope of Work:
  - Felling standing dead trees and thinning surviving conifer saplings
  - Treating created and existing slash, brush, and remnant Creek Fire right of way material
  - Piling vegetation for burning and constructing fire lines
  - Site preparation for future tree planting across multiple units (base: ~359.5 acres; optional: up to 1010 acres)
- Services Requested:
  - Biological monitoring for Yosemite Toad compliance (up to 65 days)
  - Environmental protection and use of biobased products required
- Unique Requirements:
  - Compliance with environmental restrictions and operational standards for equipment
  - Limited operating periods for species protection; weekend/night work restricted unless approved
  - Contract is paid per acre treated; detailed environmental and operational restrictions apply
- No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; procurement is for specialized forestry and environmental services
- NAICS 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry); set aside for small businesses

### Description

<p>This treatment requires the contractor to fell standing dead trees, to thin, where appropriate, stands of surviving conifer saplings and to treat the created and existing slash, brush and remnant Creek Fire right of way material. The project is on the Tamarack Ridge area of the High Sierra R.D. on the Sierra N.F.</p>

<p>Period of Preformance is 10/16/2026 - 10/16/2027.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Please have any questions to the Contract Specialist, Chris Kane - christopher.kane2@usda.gov, by 10/6/2026 - 1500 Pacific Time.</p>

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