Cut Slope Excavation

The contract titled Cut Slope Excavation is a small business set-aside subcontract under the NAICS code 237990, issued by the Stewardship Contracting Branch of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service. It is focused on the controlled excavation of oversteepened or unstable cut slopes to reduce landslide risks and enhance roadway safety, specifically at a location in Pisgah Forest with the zip code 28768. The work requires specialized geotechnical expertise to safely remove and reshape unstable earth structures while minimizing environmental disruption and ensuring public safety along roadways. The solicitation was posted on July 2, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026, and is structured as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The contract aims to address critical infrastructure vulnerabilities by stabilizing hazardous slopes that threaten transportation corridors, and performance is expected to meet strict safety, environmental, and engineering standards. All offers must be submitted prior to the deadline, and the opportunity is accessible via the SAM.gov public portal for qualified small business contractors.