The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to reduce hazardous fuels in post-Hurricane Helene National Forests in Western North Carolina.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
- The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to reduce hazardous fuels in post-Hurricane Helene National Forests in Western North Carolina.
- This work includes developing logging plans, constructing and closing landing areas, preparing and removing damaged timber and small roundwood material via helicopter, maintaining and hauling forest products.
- Upon completion, landing restoration will be needed.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items.
- The contract is a Request for Proposal (RFP).
- The period of performance is not specified.
- How will they pick the winner?
- The evaluation basis is not specified.
- When and how do you bid?
- Proposals are due on July 7, 2026, at 4:00 PM.
- Submissions should be made through SAM.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 22, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. to provide interested vendors an opportunity to meet with project planners and to visit parts of the project area to familiarize themselves with the requirements.
If you're interested, do this first
- RSVP for the site visit by contacting the contracting officer.
- Review the solicitation number 12363N26R4012 and the Request for Proposal (RFP) for more information.
Primary point of contact
Name
Matt Daigle, Stewardship Acquisition Program Support Officer
Email
matthew.daigle@usda.gov
Phone
(605) 415-9057