How to bid on USDA Forest Service Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) 27 & 30 Roadside Fuels Reduction

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The USDA Forest Service needs roadside fuels reduction work on 280 acres along Forest Roads 27 and 30 in the Bly and Paisley Ranger Districts of Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon. This also includes rights-of-way on private property.

The work involves felling dead and live conifers, cutting brush, handling slash, and hand piling. This project helps manage forest health and reduce fire risk.

This is a call order under an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR). Only businesses already approved under the LMIR BPA can bid on this specific project.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This opportunity was published on September 03, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

At the deadline, the Forest Service will have received proposals from eligible LMIR BPA holders. This notice is not a solicitation for new vendors to join the BPA for this specific project.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for the 140 businesses already approved under the USDA Forest Service's Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA. These firms typically specialize in environmental services, natural resources restoration, and related land management work.

If your business is not currently on the LMIR BPA, you cannot bid on this particular call order. However, new vendors can apply to join the LMIR BPA during its annual onboarding window, which is October 1st to October 31st each year.

How to respond if you are an eligible vendor

If your company is one of the 140 businesses approved under the LMIR BPA, you will receive the solicitation for this call order via email. Any changes to the Request for Quotation (RFQ) will also be sent to you by email.

To access the original source of this notice, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

For those eligible to bid, carefully review all requirements outlined in the emailed solicitation. Pay close attention to the scope of work, including specific details on felling, cutting, slash handling, and hand piling.

Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your firm's experience with similar roadside fuels reduction projects and your capacity to perform the work on 280 acres within the specified timeframe. Highlight any relevant past performance with the Forest Service or other federal agencies.

Provide a detailed cost proposal that is competitive and accurately reflects the effort required. Double-check all submission instructions and deadlines to ensure your response is compliant and submitted on time.