Hauling and Timber Transportation Services

The contract seeks qualified small businesses to transport harvested timber from the San Juan National Forest to specified markets or processing facilities, requiring precise route mapping and coordination with checkpoints to ensure compliance and efficiency. The work is classified under NAICS code 484220 for heavy and tractor-trailer truck transportation and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions, meaning only small business concerns can compete. Performance is centered in Montrose, Colorado, with the place of performance designated as ZIP code 81401, and all hauling operations must align with federal forest management standards and logistical requirements. The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with a firm response deadline of June 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time, allowing interested parties less than a month to prepare and submit proposals. The contract falls under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Stewardship Contracting Branch and is structured as a subcontract, suggesting it supports a larger federal timber management or forest health initiative. Although no point of contact information is provided, bidders are directed to the SAM.gov portal for further details and submission procedures, and must demonstrate capacity to handle logistical challenges unique to forested terrain and transportation regulations.