Logging

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 113310 - Logging encompasses businesses primarily engaged in cutting timber and performing related activities such as tree felling, logging, and preparing logs for further processing. These businesses typically operate in forest environments, using specialized equipment to harvest trees, remove timber from logging sites, and transport logs to processing facilities or mills. The logging operations may involve selective cutting, clear-cutting, or forest management activities designed to support sustainable forestry practices.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate diverse logging and forest management services across multiple federal agencies. The U.S. Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Navy, and Department of the Interior are prominent funding sources, with contract values ranging from approximately $6,250 to over $2.1 million. Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or definitive contracts, frequently set aside for small businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, or minority-owned enterprises. Common performance locations include national forests, military installations, and wildlife management areas across states like California, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, and Indiana. Contractors typically perform services such as hazard tree removal, timber harvesting, forest restoration, vegetation management, and site preparation.

Recent federal contract opportunities for logging services indicate significant demand for timber sales, forest management, and land clearing projects. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has multiple solicitations for timber sales at military installations like Fort Drum, Fort Walker, and Red River Army Depot, involving the purchase and removal of pine and hardwood timber. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command is seeking timber removal at Naval Support Activity Crane in Indiana. Other opportunities include tree clearing for infrastructure projects like the Yellowstone Norris to Golden Gate road project and specialized timber procurement for crane decking. These opportunities consistently emphasize environmental considerations, sustainable forestry practices, and compliance with specific agency requirements.