U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Forest Fuel Modification for Wildland Fire Prevention

U.S. Department of Agriculture
Amended Jul 16, 2026 · 04:01 UTC

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

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