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Cut-to-Length (CTL) Harvesting & Forwarding

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Response Deadline11/02/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for Cut-to-Length harvesting and forwarding services to support USDA Forest Service stewardship projects in South Lake Tahoe. The selected contractor will perform timber harvesting of combined softwoods within Units 7, 20, and 21 using harvester and forwarder systems. Work must be executed according to Designation by Prescription guidelines, with a specific requirement to protect aspen groves and snags exceeding 30 inches DBH as outlined in the timber removal specifications. The project is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 113310. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 2, 2026. The scope of work concludes with the delivery of felled and forwarded timber at designated landings.

General Info

Small business subcontract for timber harvesting and forwarding in South Lake Tahoe.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

NAICS

113310 - Logging

Place of Performance

South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12363N27Q4000.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Cowboy Hat Stewardship IRSC - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

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PostedOct 23

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Response DeadlineNov 2

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Stewardship Contracting Branch Usda-Fs

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Performs timber harvesting for prime contractors on USDA Forest Service stewardship projects. Harvests combined softwoods in Units 7, 20, and 21 using Cut-to-Length (CTL) harvester and forwarder systems. Cuts trees based on Designation by Prescription (C2.35B#) and forwards logs to landings while protecting aspen groves and snags >30” DBH per Appendix B Timber Removal Specifications. Delivers felled and forwarded timber at landings.

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