The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to supply white oak lumber for the Navy.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to supply white oak lumber for the Navy. The lumber must meet specific specifications, including being full-sawn, rough, waxed, and sealed, with a minimum of 40% of the lot consisting of 17-inch long beams and the balance being 13-inch long. The lumber must also be inspected by a third-party grading agency with a certificate of compliance/test report included with the shipment.
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 (LPTA) evaluation criteria. The contract will be for a specific quantity of white oak lumber, and the delivery schedule will be determined by the contractor.
How will they pick the winner? The winner will be selected based on the LPTA evaluation criteria, which includes the price and the technical acceptability of the proposal.
When and how do you bid? Bids must be submitted via email to quincey.dillenback.civ@us.navy.mil by June 4, 2026, at 18:00 HST. The bid must include the price, FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact, name, and phone number, as well as any other required information.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with lumber supply and delivery
- Has a facility security clearance
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 certification