CDD FUELS MANAGEMENT 2026

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Desert District is seeking qualified small‑business contractors to provide hazardous‑fuel (vegetation) management services on more than 5,000 acres of federal land in Southern California. Work includes hand‑pulling, cutting, chipping, piling, hauling, and herbicide application across a variety of habitats (chaparral, sage scrub, desert scrub, riparian, grasslands). The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, set‑aside for small businesses, and will run from award (expected 2026) through 30 September 2031. Contractors must supply all equipment (chainsaws, chippers, GPS, etc.), submit GPS‑tracked treatment data, and adhere to strict safety, environmental, and reporting requirements. • Scope: vegetation removal, fuel‑break creation, invasive‑species control, post‑fire treatment. • Locations: multiple sites across San Diego, Riverside, Imperial, San Bernardino, and surrounding counties. • Performance period: up to 5 years (award to 09/30/2031). • Delivery: firm‑fixed‑price per‑acre rates; total acreage up to ~8,900 acres including optional work. • Mandatory qualifications: small‑business size standard ≤ $34 M, SAM registration, UEI, valid state driver’s licenses, pesticide applicator certifications. • Submission: quotes due 9 Sept 2026 9:00 a.m. PDT via email to the primary contact.