Bid guide
How to bid on Lumbre Stewardship SC - R3 Carson National Forest with the Forest Service
What the Forest Service is buying
The Forest Service is seeking a small business to perform post-fire rehabilitation on approximately 651 acres within the 2022 Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire area on the Carson National Forest in New Mexico. The work involves removing standing and downed fire-killed trees.
This project aims to reduce hazards and fuel loads, while also utilizing the removed material to support local communities. Tasks include cutting, skidding, processing, decking, loading, hauling, and unloading wood to community wood banks. Additionally, fuelwood will be processed at landings for public gathering. The contract will run from the date of award through November 15, 2028.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on July 24, 2026. All proposals are due by August 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and proposals submitted after this time will not be considered.
A site visit is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time at the Camino Real Ranger District Office in Peñasco, New Mexico. If you plan to attend, you must contact Landen Archuleta by August 5, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small business set-aside. It is suitable for firms with a North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code of 113310, which has a small business size standard of 500 employees. This NAICS code typically covers logging operations.
The project requires experience in timber removal, processing, and transportation, particularly in post-fire environments. Vendors should be capable of managing operations across approximately 651 acres and coordinating with community wood banks.
How to respond
This is a combined synopsis and solicitation, meaning this announcement is the only solicitation and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Proposals are being requested in response to this notice.
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Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all aspects of the solicitation to ensure your proposal addresses every requirement. Pay close attention to the scope of work, including the specific tasks of cutting, skidding, processing, decking, loading, hauling, and unloading, as well as the processing of fuelwood for public gathering.
Highlight your firm's experience with similar projects, especially those involving post-fire tree removal and stewardship contracting. If you attend the site visit, use the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the project area and objectives, and to ask clarifying questions. Ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your capacity to complete the work by the November 15, 2028, deadline.
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