Tree Thinning and Piling Services

The contract entails tree thinning, felling, bucking, and piling operations at Oregon Caves National Monument, specifically targeting the removal of marked trees with a diameter of less than eight inches and the construction of hand piles in designated locations. The work is part of a forest management effort aimed at promoting ecological health and reducing wildfire risk through selective vegetation control. All activities must adhere to environmental and safety guidelines appropriate for a protected national monument. The contract is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid, with the NAICS code 115310 identifying it as an administrative and support service in forestry. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a response deadline of May 21, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time, providing interested parties slightly over three weeks to prepare and submit proposals. The awarding agency is the Department of the Interior, operating under the designation Pwr Pore Mabo (84000), though no specific office location or point of contact details are provided. The place of performance remains unspecified in the contract data, but the work will occur within the geographic boundaries of Oregon Caves National Monument. Interested subcontractors must ensure compliance with federal contracting regulations and demonstrate capacity to execute precise, low-impact forest work in a sensitive natural environment.