The Forest Service needs a small business to manage and harvest timber in post-fire stands within the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
- The Forest Service needs a small business to manage and harvest timber in post-fire stands within the Lake Tahoe Basin.
- The project includes cutting, skidding, and decking included timber, removing included timber, road maintenance, and road reconstruction work.
- The acquisition is a total small business set-aside.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
- The contract will be awarded under the R5 Pacific Southwest Stewardship Blanket Purchase Agreement.
- Only current BPA holders are eligible to submit quotes.
- How will they pick the winner?
- The Forest Service will evaluate quotes from current BPA holders.
- When and how do you bid?
- Quotes are due on July 28, 2026, and must be submitted through the solicitation number 12363N26Q4160.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation number 12363N26Q4160 and ensure you meet the eligibility requirements.
- Submit a quote through the solicitation number 12363N26Q4160 by July 28, 2026.
Primary point of contact
Name
Karen Ruklic, Contract Specialist
Email
karen.ruklic@usda.gov
Phone
(208) 702-3519