# Buck Helene Fuels Reduction IRSC

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/12363n26r4009

- Solicitation number: 12363N26R4009
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was March 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Forest Service
- Contracting office: Usda-Fs, Stewardship Contracting Branch (12363N)
- NAICS: 113310 Logging
- Product or service code: F099 Other Natural Resources and Conservation Services
- Place of performance: Asheville, North Carolina
- County: Buncombe County (FIPS 37021). https://abierto.us/counties/buncombe-county-nc-37021
- City: Asheville. https://abierto.us/cities/asheville-nc-3702140
- First posted: March 24, 2026
- Last posted: April 2, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b8b379e44c634f73b1f84dd57a0cc9b7/view

## 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.

1. Background & Purpose Following Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Forest Service seeks capability statements from qualified vendors able to conduct hazardous fuels reduction on steep and rugged terrain within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) of Western North Carolina. Due to urgent and compelling needs to implement hazardous fuels reduction work, this RFI will remain open for six (6) calendar days.

2. Anticipated Scope of Work Manual felling and preparation of damaged timber and small roundwood for helicopter yarding. Helicopter yarding and ground transportation of over 300,000 tons of timber. Planning and site preparation for helicopter landings and processing and sort yards for transportation. Maintaining tractor trailer accessibility for loading timber from deck areas. Restoration of deck areas after operations have concluded. Aerial seeding of landslides.

3. Place of Performance Various locations in Western North Carolina impacted by Tropical Storm Helene.

4. Period of Performance Anticipated start date: Late Spring/Early Summer 2026. Period of performance is estimated not exceed two operational seasons and will depend on weather, access, and coordination.

5. Requested Capability Statement Content Company information (UEI, address, POC, socio-economic status). Relevant experience, especially hazardous fuel reduction, helicopter yarding, steep slope timber operations and Wildland Urban Interface operations. Safety program details and crew qualifications. Equipment lists and mobilization capabilities. Past performance references.

6. Response Instructions & Due Date Responses should be submitted electronically to:

matthew.daigle@usda.gov. All responses are due no later than 08:00A.M. on 4/30/2026. Late submissions may not be considered.

## Publications

- March 24, 2026: Sources sought, due April 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice 8f673bf4713240dba9f3db9ae70e99a4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8f673bf4713240dba9f3db9ae70e99a4/view
- March 26, 2026: Sources sought, due March 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice fa6432b1dc9543868b9a8742e56e4def. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fa6432b1dc9543868b9a8742e56e4def/view
- April 2, 2026: Sources sought, due March 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice a6ce1afaf2ce4310b90998bb782bf411. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a6ce1afaf2ce4310b90998bb782bf411/view
- April 2, 2026: Sources sought, due March 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice b8b379e44c634f73b1f84dd57a0cc9b7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b8b379e44c634f73b1f84dd57a0cc9b7/view

## Points of contact

- Matt Daigle, Stewardship Acquisition Program Support Officer, matthew.daigle@usda.gov, 6054159057

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