Specialty Hardwood Material Supply

The contract calls for the supply of sustainably harvested white oak or ash hardwood blanks or pre-shaped shells specifically engineered for use on the Balclutha vessel, ensuring compatibility with marine environments and adherence to historical accuracy standards. The materials must meet strict forestry and harvesting criteria to guarantee environmental sustainability while maintaining the structural integrity and authenticity required for the vessel’s restoration and preservation. All supplied components will be evaluated for dimensional precision, grain quality, moisture resistance, and conformity to period-appropriate woodworking practices. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA guidelines, restricted exclusively to small business concerns as defined by the NAICS code 115310, which covers forestry and logging services. The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, and is issued as a subcontract under the Department of the Interior’s Pwr GOGA(86000) office. While no specific location is designated for performance, the materials must be delivered to support the Balclutha’s operations, likely at a port or restoration facility with maritime heritage context. The procurement emphasizes compliance with federal sustainability mandates and historical preservation protocols, prioritizing vendors with proven expertise in responsible timber sourcing and heritage maritime applications.