The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide timber stand improvement services on the Clinch Ranger District.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
The USDA Forest Service needs a small business to provide timber stand improvement services on approximately 100-224 acres on the Clinch Ranger District, George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Scott County, VA. The contractor shall perform four-sided crown-touch release treatments according to the technical specifications in the attached SF 18 package.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance from August 17, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The Forest Service may reduce acreage to award to the highest-rated offeror rather than accept a lower-priced, lower-rated quote.
- How will they pick the winner?
The Forest Service will evaluate quotes based on successful previous completion of silvicultural/timber stand improvement work on the George Washington & Jefferson NFs, knowledge of and familiarity with Southern Appalachian tree species, previous COR evaluations of contractor performance, contractor rating database information, and price.
- When and how do you bid?
Submit a quote on SF-18 package to David Easter, Contracting Officer, by June 24, 2026, 5:00 PM CT.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
- Has experience with silvicultural/timber stand improvement work
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Review the technical specifications in the attached SF 18 package
- Submit a quote on SF-18 package by June 24, 2026, 5:00 PM CT