Field Crew Transportation and Logistics Support

The contract seeks to provide off-road vehicle fleet services including ATVs and UTVs along with comprehensive logistical support for the transportation of field crews, equipment, and herbicides to remote treatment locations. The work is intended to facilitate access to hard-to-reach areas where vegetation management or ecological restoration activities are conducted, requiring reliable, terrain-capable vehicles and coordinated transport operations. All services must be performed in support of USDA Forest Service objectives, with performance centered in the Duluth, Minnesota area, specifically at ZIP code 55808. The contract is structured as a subcontract and is entirely reserved for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, ensuring eligibility is restricted to concerns that qualify as small businesses under NAICS code 488490, which covers support activities for other transportation. The opportunity was posted on June 24, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for July 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM local time, and is managed by the CSA East 1 unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.