Site Preparation and Mobilization

The contract titled Site Preparation and Mobilization is a subcontract issued by the USDA Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture, specifically set aside entirely for small businesses as defined by the SBA. It targets the mobilization of personnel and equipment to the designated work site near Fifty Six, Arkansas, with a ZIP code of 72533, and encompasses all necessary clearing and preparation activities to enable subsequent construction efforts. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, and responses are due by August 25, 2026, indicating a narrow four-week window for interested parties to submit proposals. The North American Industry Classification System code 238990 applies, which covers other specialty trade contractors not elsewhere classified, suggesting the scope involves site-specific preparatory services that may include vegetation removal, debris clearance, grading, access road creation, and utility relocation in support of broader federal land development projects. All work must be performed at the designated place of performance, and the contract structure ensures priority consideration for small business concerns as mandated under FAR 19.5.