Invitation for Bids, Camp Navajo National Guard, Arizona, Lump Sum Timber Contract
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Lump Sum Timber Contract at Camp Navajo, Arizona. This opportunity involves the purchase and removal of Government-owned Ponderosa Pine timber to facilitate mechanical thinning operations across approximately 980 acres. The primary objective is to reduce wildland fire hazards and fuels, thereby protecting critical training land and Mexican spotted owl habitat. Sealed bids are due by August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The successful bidder will be responsible for the felling, processing, and removal of ponderosa pine (whole logs) that meet specified utilization standards. This includes an estimated volume of 4,262 CCF of pine sawtimber and non-sawtimber. Key requirements also encompass machine piling, land restoration, and road maintenance. Bidders must ensure that all merchantable leave trees marked with yellow or orange paint are avoided, cutting only unmarked trees. The purchaser is responsible for all necessary labor, equipment, materials, and supplies for harvesting and removal operations.
Contract Details
This is a Lump Sum contract. The period of performance for harvesting and removal must be completed by December 31, 2028. A Bid Deposit of $16,000.00 is required for Item 1, with a Performance Deposit/Bond of $8,000.00 for Item 1 due within ten days of contract acceptance. While no specific set-aside designation is provided, bidders must certify their small business status. The sale will not be awarded to any entity involved in determining or marking the timber.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and will be publicly opened on August 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Local Time at Building 1, Camp Navajo, Arizona. Bidders are strongly urged to inspect the property prior to submitting a bid; inspections can be arranged with Mr. Nick Kainrath (602-206-0938) with 24 hours advance notice. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, and bids will remain open for acceptance or rejection for 30 days from the opening date.
Key Contacts
For general inquiries, contact Amanda Wilkinson at amanda.wilkinson@usace.army.mil or 817-886-1015. For property inspections, contact Nick Kainrath at 602-206-0938. A complete copy of the IFB can be obtained from SAM.gov (keyword DACA63-9-26-0516) or by contacting Mr. Corey Walk (817-886-1131).