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White Bark Pine Elite Tree Fuel Reduction

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1173735Federal

Response Deadline09/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Agriculture, through Csa Northwest 1 Usda-Fs, is seeking services for whitebark pine elite tree protection on the Okanogan and Colville National Forest. The project involves fuel reduction efforts specifically through the hand thinning of competing conifers to protect elite trees. Performance of these services will take place in Leavenworth, Washington. This opportunity is designated as a total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 115310. The solicitation, numbered 1173735, was posted on September 16, 2026, with a response deadline of September 28, 2026. Primary coordination for this contract is managed by Tawana Green.

General Info

USDA seeks small business for whitebark pine protection via hand thinning in Washington.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa Northwest 1 Usda-FsView Agency

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

Leavenworth, WA, 98826, USA

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SBA

Documents

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Requisition 1173735 - Whitebark Pine Elite Tree Fuel Reduction Synopsis

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Timeline

PostedSep 16

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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09/28/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa Northwest 1 Usda-Fs

Contacts2 people available

OfficePORTLAND, OR, 97205, USA

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Department Of Agriculture → Csa Northwest 1 Usda-Fs

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Office AddressPORTLAND, OR, 97205, USA

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Tawana Green

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Jason Tanamor

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Full Description

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The purpose of this contract is to secure services for whitebark pine elite tree protection through hand thinning competing conifers on the Okanogan and Colville National Forest.

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