The USDA needs a small business to improve forest health and vigor in California.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA wants to increase forest health and vigor, diminish tree competition and mortality, and reduce hazardous fuels to reduce the threat of catastrophic wildfire.
- What is the timeline? The contract will run for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) period.
- When is the deadline? Quotes are due by June 22, 2026, at 11:00 PM Pacific Time.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
Heads up — easy to miss
- The government will award the contract to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the government.
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 site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification
Primary point of contact
Name
Jeanne Windle
Email
norma.windle@usda.gov