How to bid on Lighter Knot Timber Sale from the Department of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense, through Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is seeking a contractor for the Lighter Knot Timber Sale. This involves removing approximately 11,938 tons of pine timber from 370 acres across four work areas. The winning bidder will pay a lump-sum price for the timber before work begins.

This is a sales contract, meaning the government is selling the timber to the contractor. The contractor is responsible for all management, tools, supplies, transportation, equipment, and labor needed for the timber removal services.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. Questions about the solicitation are due by August 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The government anticipates posting responses to questions by August 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

Quotes must be submitted electronically by August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. The work period will be 365 days from the date the contract is signed.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for logging firms and timber contractors. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 113310, Logging. This is an unrestricted solicitation, open to all qualified businesses.

Vendors should be prepared to pay 100% of the bid price upfront, before starting work. They must also carry general liability and property damage insurance with a minimum of $1 million in coverage.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.

Your quote package must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Jared Dunn, at [email protected]. The submission must be received by the deadline of August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.

The quote package requires you to complete specific sections of the SF1449 solicitation document. You must insert the unit price, total amount price, and net amount price in CLIN 0001 on page 4. Additionally, complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on the cover page of the SF1449. You must also provide evidence of general liability and property damage liability insurance with a minimum of $1 million in coverage.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review the Statement of Work (SOW) and all attached documents, including the SF1449 Solicitation, Pond Water Map, and Vicinity Map, to fully understand the scope and requirements. Ensure all required fields on the SF1449 are accurately completed and legible.

Consider scheduling a site visit to inspect the timber areas before the quote deadline. While no official site visit is held, potential offerors are encouraged to contact Jackson Guard personnel or Michael Kratz to arrange a visit. This can help you accurately assess the timber volume and site conditions.

Ensure you have the required $1 million in general liability and property damage insurance and can provide proof of coverage with your submission. Failure to provide this will deem your offer ineligible. Also, be prepared to provide a list of all haul vehicles or trailer numbers with state license tag numbers at the contract signing conference.