Grapple Fuels Treatment Operations

This subcontract focuses on mechanized operations involving the lifting, moving, and placement of cut vegetation into piles or windrows, specifically using grapple equipment for fuels reduction purposes. The work is intended to support forest management efforts, likely aimed at reducing wildfire risk by managing vegetation. The contract is managed by the Pacific Northwest Research Station, which operates under the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026. The procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, aligned with NAICS code 238990, which covers specialty trade contractors. The place of performance is Crescent, although additional location details are not provided. This subcontract opportunity is accessible through the federal contract portal, indicating a formal and competitive process for qualified small business contractors.