How to bid on Standing Timber Sale at Fort Drum, DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is selling six standing-timber harvest areas, totaling 312 acres, located at Fort Drum, New York. Timber will be sold by harvested weight, with sawlogs paid on a Fort Drum sliding scale. There is no chipping requirement for this harvest.

Cutting operations are scheduled from October 15, 2026, through April 15, 2027, for Items 1, 3, 4, and 5. Items 2 and 6 have an extended cutting season through April 15, 2028. All processing, skid trail repair, and cleanup must be completed by August 31, 2027, for the first group of items, and by August 31, 2028, for Items 2 and 6. This is an opportunity for businesses involved in timber harvesting and logging.

Key dates and deadlines

An inspection of the harvest areas is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. There may be an opportunity for inspection on Monday, August 31, 2026, in the mid to late afternoon for areas not available on Tuesday. These are the only times available for inspection.

Sealed bids are due by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Bids must be submitted to the Acquisition, Management, and Disposal Section, Real Estate Office, 803 Front Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1011. Bids will be publicly opened and announced at that time and location.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for logging companies, timber harvesting contractors, and businesses in the construction category that specialize in forestry and timber operations. Firms with experience in managing timber sales, adhering to specific cutting schedules, and performing site cleanup will be well-suited.

Vendors should be prepared to manage operations across multiple harvest areas and potentially over two cutting seasons for some items. Experience with environmental considerations and avoiding cultural sites, as indicated by specific flagging, is also relevant.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click leads to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

The Invitation for Bid (IFB) package, containing terms, conditions, bidding procedures, and timber descriptions, can be obtained by contacting Mr. Andrew Willey at (757) 516-3538 or by mail at Acquisition, Management, and Disposal Section, Real Estate Office, 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1011. The IFB forms are also attached as a PDF file within the SAM.gov posting. Always check for the most recent attached IFB PDF for any updates or corrections.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review the entire Invitation for Bid package, paying close attention to the specific cutting dates, processing deadlines, and payment structure based on harvested weight and the Fort Drum sliding scale for sawlogs. Understand the requirements for skid trail designation, log landing agreements, and the handling of unusable timber fiber.

Plan to attend the scheduled inspection on September 1, 2026, or the potential alternative on August 31, 2026. This is the only opportunity to assess the harvest areas firsthand, which is crucial for an accurate bid. Contact Mr. Andrew Willey to arrange your inspection.

Ensure your bid is prepared according to all instructions in the IFB and submitted to the correct address in Norfolk, Virginia, by the September 17, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET deadline. Late bids will not be considered. Double-check all calculations and ensure all required forms are completed accurately.