Tree Cage Installation Services

This contract is for the on-site installation of tree cages around seedlings in designated harvest units to protect them from deer browsing, encompassing all necessary labor, equipment, and supervisory services. The work is scoped specifically to ensure the survival and growth of newly planted trees by preventing damage from wildlife, with execution requiring skilled personnel and appropriate materials to meet ecological restoration standards. The task is located in Petersburg, West Virginia, with a ZIP code of 26847, and involves field operations in forested areas within active harvest units. The contract is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, as defined by the Small Business Administration, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid. It falls under the NAICS code 115310, which corresponds to support activities for forestry, indicating that the services provided are part of broader forest management and restoration efforts. The contracting agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically the Csa East 9 Usda-Fs unit, and the solicitation was posted on April 24, 2026. The contract requires adherence to federal forestry practices and is intended to promote sustainable land management through targeted protection of young trees in sensitive ecosystems.