The agency posted this for awareness. It's not a solicitation, so you can't respond with a bid.
The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to prepare and pile trees at the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District.
Key Details
The USDA Forest Service is issuing a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call for the acquisition of BFR Flattop Site Prep and Grapple Pile services at the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest. The work includes hand cutting trees, bucking, and grapple piling. The BPA is a National BPA that consists of a large variety of work, including Professional Services, Natural Resources Restoration, Engineering, Project Management, NEPA, Communications, and more. The BPA was awarded to multiple small businesses under a competitive process, and only current Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA holders will be considered for award.
- What exactly do they need? The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to prepare and pile trees at the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District. The work includes hand cutting trees, bucking, and grapple piling.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) call, and the notice doesn't say how long the contract will last.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on June 24, 2026, at 10:00 PM PT, and must be submitted through the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) 12363N23Q4023.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- Only current Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA holders will be considered for award.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered on the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA (LMIR) 12363N23Q4023.