Bid guide
How to bid on Timber Marking and Cruising Services for the Forest Service
What the Forest Service is buying
The USDA Forest Service needs timber marking and cruising services for the Potosi Ranger District in Missouri. Specifically, this work involves Open Woodland Thinning (CTM) and Designation by Species/Diameter with Sample Tree Cruising.
This is a notice of intent to award a contract to specific companies that already hold a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Mark Twain National Forest Timber Marking & Common Stand Exam MAS IDIQ. Only these pre-approved BPA holders are eligible to bid on this particular opportunity.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This opportunity was published on July 21, 2026. The deadline for responses is August 05, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. At the deadline, the Forest Service will consider responses from eligible BPA holders for this call order.
It is important to submit your response before the stated deadline. Late submissions may not be considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for firms that currently hold one of the following Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with the USDA Forest Service for Mark Twain National Forest Timber Marking & Common Stand Exam MAS IDIQ: 12444521D0020, 12444521D0021, 12444521D0022, or 12444521D0023.
The services required fall under environmental categories, specifically timber marking and cruising. If your firm specializes in these services and holds one of the mentioned BPAs, this opportunity is relevant to you.
How to respond
To access the opportunity, you will need to click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is a BPA Call Order restricted to existing holders, ensure your response directly addresses the specific requirements for Timber Marking & Cruising > 5.1.3 Open Woodland Thinning (CTM) and 5.3.1 Designation by Species/Diameter with Sample Tree Cruising.
Review your existing BPA terms and conditions to ensure your proposed response aligns with them. Clearly demonstrate your capacity and experience in performing these exact services within the Potosi Ranger District area. Pay close attention to any instructions provided in the solicitation documents for submitting your call order proposal.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.