ContractCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Ethan_Allen_Firing_Range_Big_Pine_North_Timber_Sale

DEPT OF DEFENSE DACA65-B-26-03
Response Deadline
Oct 7, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is offering a lump sum sale of standing timber from the Ethan Allen Firing Range in Vermont, specifically the Big Pine North Timber Sale, which encompasses approximately 48 acres. The procurement involves the harvesting of various timber species, including white pine, white ash, and red maple, with specific volumes outlined for each type, and requires bidders to submit a 20% deposit of the total bid amount. This timber sale is significant for forest management and resource utilization, with all harvesting operations required to be completed by March 31, 2027, and site rehabilitation by June 30, 2027; tree cutting is restricted from April 1 to October 14. Interested bidders must inspect the site and submit sealed bids by 2:00 p.m. on October 7, 2025, with inquiries directed to Andrew Willey at andrew.g.willey@usace.army.mil or by phone at 757-201-7804.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
113310
Logging
PSC Code
5510
LUMBER AND RELATED BASIC WOOD MATERIALS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Ethan_Allen(B-26-03)IFB_12Sep2025.pdf
PDF975 KB9/12/2025
AI Summary
The U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) DACA65-B-26-03 for the sale and removal of government-owned forest products from the Ethan Allen Firing Range, Vermont. The sale, dated September 12, 2025, is a lump sum standing timber sale, with the full bid balance due before timber removal. Sealed bids, requiring a 20% deposit, will be publicly opened on October 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. EST. The 48-acre Big Pine North Timber Sale area, managed under a single-tree selection prescription, includes various sawtimber species and non-sawtimber products. Harvest operations must conclude by March 31, 2027, with all site rehabilitation completed by June 30, 2027. No tree cutting is permitted between April 1 and October 14. Bidders are urged to inspect the site and familiarize themselves with all terms and conditions, including environmental protection, safety regulations, and payment schedules.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedSep 12, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineOct 7, 2025
expiryArchive DateOct 22, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W2SD ENDIST NORFOLK

Point of Contact

Name
Andrew Willey

Place of Performance

Jericho, Vermont, UNITED STATES

Official Sources