The Forest Service needs a small business to build 18.4 miles of stock trail in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? - The Forest Service needs a small business to build 18.4 miles of stock trail in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. - The trail will be 36 inches wide and will go through very rough terrain.
What's the contract structure and timeline? - This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. - The contract will be awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable.
How will they pick the winner? - The evaluation will be based on the price and the bidder's experience and past performance.
When and how do you bid? - Quotes are due by 4:00 PM Mountain Time on July 1, 2026. - Send your quote to Alisha Knaub at alisha.knaub@usda.gov.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- A 20% bid bond or offer guarantee is required if your quote is over $150,000.
- Performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of the original contract price if the value is over $150,000.
- Only payment protections are required for contracts between $35,000 and $150,000.
- You must provide a schedule of items, a document demonstrating recent and relevant experience, and a bid guarantee if required.
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 experience.