Bid guide
How to bid on Cottonwood Fuel Break Stewardship for the Forest Service
What the Forest Service is buying
The Forest Service is looking for logging and hazardous-fuel reduction services for the Cottonwood Fuel Break. This work is located on the Fremont-Winema National Forest near Lakeview, Oregon. The project aims to improve forest health, increase timber production, and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires.
This opportunity is a small-business set-aside. However, only businesses that already hold a Region 6 Pacific Northwest Stewardship Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) are eligible to submit quotes.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 23, 2026. The deadline for submitting quotes is August 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days after the submission date.
Amendment 001 was issued on July 23, 2026. This amendment added specifications for sugar and western white pine and included site visit questions and answers.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for small businesses in the logging industry. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 113310 (logging), with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The product service code is F014.
Crucially, only firms that currently hold a Region 6 Pacific Northwest Stewardship BPA are eligible to bid. Quotes from vendors without this BPA will not be evaluated.
How to respond
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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is a combined synopsis/solicitation. A separate written solicitation will not be issued. Award will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all attachments, especially Amendment 001, which includes new specifications and site visit information. Ensure your quote addresses all requirements and specifications, particularly those for sugar and western white pine.
Since this is a small business set-aside, ensure your business meets the size standard for NAICS code 113310. Double-check that your firm is an active holder of the R6 Pacific Northwest Stewardship BPA, as this is a mandatory eligibility requirement. Your quote must be valid for at least 60 days after the submission deadline.
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Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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