Hand Piling and Machine Piling of Vegetation Debris

This contract involves the collection and piling of cut vegetation debris through either hand crews or machinery to facilitate prescribed burns or removal across designated treatment parcels. It is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Pacific Northwest Research Station under the Department of Agriculture. The work is to be performed in the Crescent area, with a focus on ensuring vegetation is properly prepared for subsequent fire management activities. The contract is a total small business set-aside under the SBA guidelines and falls under NAICS code 115310, which pertains to support activities for forestry. The solicitation was posted on May 18, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 29, 2026. The opportunity emphasizes the need for capable contractors who can efficiently manage vegetation debris through labor-intensive hand piling or mechanized methods to support forest health and fire management objectives.