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Mechanical Mastication Services

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The contract calls for mechanical mastication services to clear mountain laurel and woody vegetation with a diameter at breast height of under six inches across a total of 313 acres. This work will be performed using forestry mulchers and masticators, ensuring vegetation is reduced to specified stump height standards and that all environmental buffer zones are strictly maintained to protect surrounding ecosystems. The task is classified as a subcontract under a Small Business Set Aside, meaning only eligible small businesses may bid, and it is governed by NAICS code 238910 for site preparation services. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026, and the work is to be carried out in Bradford, Pennsylvania, with zip code 16701 as the designated place of performance. The contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically under CSA East 8 USFS, and the procurement is managed through the federal procurement system, with full details accessible via the provided digital portal.

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Small business subcontract for 313-acre mastication in Bradford, PA, using forestry mulchers to clear under six-inch vegetation.

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Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-FsView Agency

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238910 - Site Preparation ContractorsView NAICS

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Bradford, PA, 16701, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 8 Usda-Fs
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Use of forestry mulchers and masticators to clear mountain laurel and woody vegetation under 6 inches DBH across 313 acres, with compliance to stump height and environmental buffer requirements.

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