R9 Superior National Forest – Laurentian & LaCroix Mechanical Site Prep and Fuels Work

The USDA Forest Service has awarded a contract for mechanical site prep and fuels work within the Superior National Forest, specifically targeting the Laurentian and LaCroix areas in Minnesota. The solicitation number is 12443926P0026, and the award was posted on May 12, 2026. This contract is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only businesses certified as small by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid. The NAICS code 238910 identifies the work as other foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors, indicating tasks involving vegetation management, fuel reduction, and site preparation using mechanical equipment. Performance will occur in Aurora, Minnesota, with a zip code of 55705, and the contracting office is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Primary point of contact is Kathleen McTighe, reachable at 218-626-4385 or kathleen.mctighe@usda.gov, with David Easter serving as the secondary contact. The contract is managed under the Department of Agriculture and is accessible via the SAM.gov platform.