The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to prepare a timber sale in the Chippewa National Forest.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to prepare a timber sale in the Chippewa National Forest, specifically in the Blackduck Ranger District. This involves approximately 413 acres and 5,500 CCF of red pine, spruce, and balsam fir commercial thinning in 13 payment units. The work includes stand boundary layout, boundary tracking/polygon creation using GPS, boundary marking, cut tree marking, and sample tree cruising.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, and the contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable. The contract duration is not specified, but the Forest Service will provide the necessary equipment and personnel for the project.
- How will they pick the winner? The evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable, with a focus on the bidder's experience with forestry and timber sales.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on August 10, 2026, and must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with forestry and timber sales
- Has a team with Forest Service Qualified Cruiser Certified personnel
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Review the solicitation requirements and ensure your team meets the necessary qualifications
- Submit a quotation through the Federal Business Opportunities website
Primary point of contact
Name
Amelia Davila-Garcia
Email
amelia.davila-garcia@usda.gov