Bid guide
How to bid on Lincoln Springs Stewardship IRSC with the Forest Service
What the Forest Service is buying
The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor for the Lincoln Springs Stewardship IRSC project in the Lincoln, Montana area. This work involves commercial and non-commercial treatments, along with prescribed fire, to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildfire resilience, and enhance overall forest health.
This is an opportunity for businesses specializing in environmental stewardship and forest management to secure a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 20, 2026. An additional site visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MDT, meeting at the Lincoln Ranger District, 1569 HWY 200, Lincoln, Montana.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected] by August 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Quotes are due by August 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. MDT. Your quote must remain valid for 60 days after this receipt date.
Who this opportunity suits
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 113310 Logging, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is F014.
Firms with experience in forest management, hazardous fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and environmental restoration are well-suited for this project.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the solicitation details and prepare your response, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Click the 'View original source' link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all associated documents, though this is not always required for every bid.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all attached documents, including Amendment 0001, to understand the full scope of work and any updated requirements. Pay close attention to the evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation to ensure your quote addresses all key areas.
If you have questions, submit them by the August 11 deadline to get clarification directly from the agency. Ensure your quote is complete, accurate, and clearly demonstrates your firm's capability to perform the commercial, non-commercial, and prescribed fire treatments described.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.