Bid guide
How to bid on USDA Forest Service Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) Lostine Thin and Hand Pile
What the agency is buying
The USDA Forest Service is seeking services for hand thinning, slashing, and hand piling across 210.6 acres within the Wallowa Valley Ranger District of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This work is a call order under the existing Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR).
This opportunity is for businesses already approved under the LMIR BPA. The LMIR BPA covers a wide range of work, including professional services, natural resources restoration, project management, and more, for all Forests and Grasslands and other federal agencies.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on September 04, 2026. The deadline for responses is September 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Only companies already on the LMIR BPA will receive the solicitation via email.
If you are not currently on the LMIR BPA but wish to join, you can apply during the annual onboarding window, which runs from October 1st to October 31st each year.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for businesses that are already approved and eligible for call orders under the USDA Forest Service's Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR). There are currently 140 businesses that will receive this solicitation directly.
The work involves environmental services, specifically hand thinning, slashing, and hand piling, making it suitable for firms with experience in natural resources restoration and land management.
How to respond
This is not an open solicitation for new proposals. The USDA Forest Service will issue the competitive BPA Call Order directly via email to the 140 companies currently listed on the LMIR BPA. Any changes to the Call Order RFQ will also be emailed to these approved companies.
If you are not on the LMIR BPA but wish to join for future opportunities, you can respond to the BPA during its annual onboarding window from October 1st to October 31st. To find instructions on how to join, search for solicitation number "12363N23Q4023" on sam.gov or email the LMIR BPA team for onboarding instructions.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
For those already on the LMIR BPA, carefully review the call order details upon receipt. Ensure your proposal directly addresses all requirements for hand thinning, slashing, and hand piling on the specified acreage. Highlight your firm's relevant experience in similar environmental restoration projects.
Pay close attention to any specific performance standards or timelines outlined in the call order. A clear, concise, and compliant response that demonstrates your understanding of the scope and your capability to perform the work efficiently will be key to a competitive submission.
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.
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