Description
The U.S. Air Force is soliciting qualified timber‑harvesting firms to conduct the FY 2027 timber sale at Arnold AFB, Tennessee. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, 1‑year award (16 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2027) for the removal, weighing, and delivery of approximately 2,600 tons of pine and hardwood saw‑timber and 91,200 board feet of pulpwood. Bidders must provide certification of logging competency, a $2,000 performance bond, appropriate insurance, and must attend a mandatory site‑visit on 24 Sep 2026. Submissions are due 9 Oct 2026; award is expected 16 Oct 2026. Payments are made weekly based on verified tonnage.
• Scope: Harvest, weigh, and deliver pine saw‑timber (≈763 tons), hardwood saw‑timber (≈756 tons), hardwood pulpwood (≈314 tons), and pine pulpwood (≈91,200 board feet).
• Location: Arnold Air Force Base, TN (DoDAAC F1EESF).
• Mandatory requirements: Tennessee Master Logger certification, $2,000 performance bond, $1 M general liability & $500 k auto insurance, attendance at 24 Sep 2026 site visit.
• Delivery deadline: All material must be delivered by 15 Oct 2026.
• Evaluation: Highest total evaluated price (revenue to government) that is technically acceptable; price not the primary factor.
• Contract size: Estimated total award value roughly $300 K–$400 K.