The USDA needs a small business to modify forest fuel conditions to prevent wildland fires in Libby, MT.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
- The USDA wants to modify forest fuel conditions to prevent wildland fires in Libby, MT.
- The goal is to reduce the potential for fires to spread into Operable Unit 3 (OU3) and the corresponding exposure and migration risks in Libby Amphibole Asbestos (LA).
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items.
- Proposals are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
- How will they pick the winner?
- The evaluation basis is not specified.
- When and how do you bid?
- Proposals are due on August 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
- Submit proposals via email to Mark Phillipp at mark.phillipp@usda.gov and Matt Daigle at matthew.daigle@usda.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the pre-proposal conference on July 22, 2026.
Primary point of contact
Name
Matt Daigle, Stewardship Acquisition Program Support Officer
Email
matthew.daigle@usda.gov
Phone
(605) 415-9057