The USDA Forest Service has determined that substantial bundling of contract requirements is necessary and justified for a proposed requirement. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation, does not constitute a Government commitment, and no quotes, offers, or proposals are requested. The Government is not obligated to solicit or award a contract based on this announcement. Any anticipated award date is an estimate and strictly non-binding.

The U.S. Forest Service is re-issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential 10-year integrated resource stewardship contract in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest, primarily targeting the End of the World Planning Area. The objectives are to reduce risks from insects, disease, and wildfire while improving forest vegetation and water quality across approximately 17,000 gross acres. The scope of work may include timber removal, road maintenance and construction, biomass removal, and various vegetation treatments. A site visit is scheduled for October 30, 2025, to discuss the project in detail. This is for planning purposes only to gather feedback on scope and feasibility, and no contract will be awarded from this RFI.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) for a potential 10-year integrated stewardship contract focused on reducing wildfire risk and improving forest health across approximately 17,000 gross acres in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest's End of the World planning area. The work may include timber removal, road maintenance, biomass removal, and various restoration treatments, with an anticipated 50+ million board feet of commercial timber offered over the contract life. A site visit is scheduled for October 30, 2025, to discuss the project, with no virtual option planned. The government seeks industry feedback on scope and feasibility, clarifying that this is not a solicitation and no contract will be awarded from this RFI.