Forest Thinning and Selective Tree Removal

The contract titled Forest Thinning and Selective Tree Removal is a small business set-aside opportunity under the NAICS code 113310, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the Csa Intermountain 2 Usda-fs agency. It requires the performance of mechanical or manual forest thinning activities aimed at reducing fuel loads and enhancing overall forest health, with specific emphasis on selective cutting practices and the preservation of designated tree species to support ecological balance. Work will be conducted in Missoula, and contractors must be certified as small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside guidelines. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 25, 2026, at 11:00 PM. The contract is structured as a subcontract, indicating it will be issued under a prime contract or broader federal initiative. All work must comply with forestry best practices that prioritize sustainable land management, habitat preservation, and fire risk mitigation. Interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline to be considered, and performance is expected to occur within the Missoula area under the oversight of the USDA Forest Service.