Contract opportunity

Cowboy Hat Stewardship IRSC - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

Sources Sought from Department of Agriculture.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Closing in 9 days

Notice details

Agency
Department of Agriculture
Sub-tier agency
FOREST SERVICE
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation number
12363N27Q4000
NAICS
113310 Logging
Product/service code
F014
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Place of performance
South Lake Tahoe, California
Posted
Oct 24, 2026
Response deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

This Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market research and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not reimburse accompanying costs. Any answers or attachments provided are based upon the best information available at the time of the site visit and are subject to change. 1. Background & Purpose USDA Forest Service seeks capability statements from qualified vendors able to conduct forest thinning and vegetation treatments in areas burned by the Caldor Fire. The goals of the project are to reduce hazardous fuels and create conditions appropriate for reestablishing forested landscapes. Stewardship Authority shall be utilized to award an Integrated Resource Service Contract. In accordance with the approved NEPA decision, Cut-to-Length harvesting is the required logging mechanism. CTL typically consists of a harvester cutting and processing trees at the stump and a forwarder transporting the material to a designated landing location over a slash mat. The purpose of this SS/RFI is to gather information on vendor capabilities, invite prospective vendors to an organized site visit on 11/3/2026 before snow limits access, and provide draft documents to so that vendors can assess whether the opportunity is one to follow and potentially quote. 2. Anticipated Scope of Work The project objectives shall be met by performing the following service work. Cut, process, and

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Nov 2, 2026. That is 9 days after the data date.

Is there a set-aside?

The notice lists the set-aside Total Small Business.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 113310, Logging.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Agriculture.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.